Clare Wheeler

Counselling for Anxiety, Relationships, Grief & Life Changes

You may be considering counselling because something in your life no longer feels quite right. Perhaps you feel anxious, overwhelmed or stuck. Maybe you are struggling in a relationship, trying to make sense of a loss, or finding it difficult to feel like yourself after a period of change.

You might be used to holding everything together for everyone else, while quietly wondering how much longer you can keep doing it. 

You do not have to have everything figured out before you reach out.

I offer a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you can slow things down, make sense of what you are experiencing and begin to understand what you need.

How I can help

I work with adults experiencing:

- Anxiety, worry and feeling overwhelmed
- Relationship difficulties and recurring patterns
- Grief, bereavement and loss
- Life changes and difficult transitions
- Low self-esteem or confidence
- Feeling stuck, disconnected or unsure of yourself
- Difficult emotions and feeling unable to cope
- Stress and burnout

I also work with autistic and ADHD adults, offering a neuro-affirmative space to explore identity, relationships, emotions, self-esteem and the experience of navigating a world that may not always feel designed with you in mind.

You do not need to change who you are. Together, we can explore what makes sense for you and what might help you feel more comfortable, understood and connected to yourself.

Relationships

Relationships can be one of the most important parts of our lives, but they can also bring some of our deepest difficulties.

You may find yourself having the same arguments repeatedly, withdrawing when things become difficult, struggling to communicate what you need, or feeling unheard or disconnected from your partner.

Counselling can provide a space to step outside these patterns and understand what is happening underneath them.

I offer individual counselling for people experiencing relationship difficulties, as well as couples counselling for partners who want support with communication, conflict, trust or feeling disconnected.

What is it like to work with me?

I am warm, thoughtful and collaborative. I will not tell you what you should do or try to fix you. Instead, I will offer you a calm and accepting space where you can talk openly, without judgement, and explore what is happening at your own pace. Sometimes you may not know exactly what you need from counselling. That is okay.

We can start wherever you are.

My approach is person-centred, which means that your experiences, feelings and goals are at the heart of our work. Alongside this, I draw on skills from CBT and DBT where appropriate to support areas such as difficult emotions, racing thoughts, anxiety and feeling overwhelmed.

What counselling could help you with

Counselling is not about becoming a different person. It can be about understanding yourself more deeply and finding ways of responding to life that feel more manageable and authentic.

Through our work together, you may begin to:

- Feel less overwhelmed by your thoughts and emotions
- Understand yourself and your relationships more clearly
- Recognise patterns that may be keeping you stuck
- Develop greater self-confidence
- Feel more connected to yourself and others
- Find ways to manage difficult emotions
- Feel clearer about what you need and what matters to you

A little about me

I am a BACP registered person-centred counsellor based in North West London.

Alongside my private practice, I work as a counsellor within a neurodivergent therapy practice, as well as working within NHS Talking Therapies and education.

My experience has given me the opportunity to support people with a wide range of difficulties, while always recognising that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to counselling.

My own experience of grief has also deepened my understanding of how lonely and overwhelming life can feel when something important has been lost. I know how valuable it can be to have someone beside you who listens without judgement and gives you space to be exactly where you are.

Outside of counselling, I enjoy swimming and playing a variety of sports. I believe that looking after our emotional wellbeing is not separate from everyday life — it is part of it.

📍Where I work

I offer online counselling throughout the UK and face-to-face counselling in North West and North London.

Face-to-face sessions are available in:

• Harrow (HA1)
• Tufnell Park/Holloway (N7)
• West Hampstead (NW6)

Sessions are available for adults aged 18+.

🌿Sessions & fees

Individual counselling sessions are 50 minutes and can usually be weekly or fortnightly.

Online counselling: £60 per 50-minute session
Face-to-face counselling: £70 per 50-minute session

I also offer couples counselling:

Face-to-face couples counselling: £95 for 75 minutes
Online couples counselling: £90 for 75 minutes

I have a limited number of concessionary spaces available for trainee counsellors, students, people on low incomes and those who are unemployed. Please contact me if you would like to discuss this.

I currently offer limited weekday and evening appointments. Please contact me for current availability.

Taking the first step

Making that first enquiry can feel daunting — especially if you've been thinking about counselling for a while but are not quite sure what to say.

You do not need to write a long explanation or know exactly what you want from therapy.

I offer a free 15-minute online or telephone consultation, giving us a chance to briefly talk about what has brought you to counselling, answer any questions you may have and see whether I might be the right counsellor for you.

There is no pressure or obligation to continue.

If you feel ready, you can book a consultation through my profile or get in touch by email.

You don not have to work everything out on your own.

I would be very glad to hear from you

Based in North West London. 

My standard rate is £60 for a 50 minute online session. I offer online sessions across the UK.

I offer face to face sessions in Harrow, West Hampstead and Tufnell Park/Holloway in London for £70 for a 50 minute session to cover room hire. Please contact me if you would like a face to face session.

I also offer a concession rate for trainee counsellors, students or those on low incomes. Please contact me to enquire about the concessionary rate. 

Counselling sessions can be offered weekly or fortnightly to suit your needs. 

I offer face to face in Harrow, West Hampstead and Tufnell Park/Holloway. Please contact me for further information.