About me
I’m an Accredited Integrative Counsellor, Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor (MBACP Accred) with over 24 years’ experience supporting adults through anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, workplace stress, burnout, bereavement and periods of emotional overwhelm.
My approach is warm, steady and relational, offering a calm, grounded space where you can slow down, feel heard, and explore what’s happening in your life without judgement. I work in a trauma‑informed, inclusive and neurodiversity‑affirming way, adapting the work to your needs rather than using a one‑size‑fits‑all method.
I offer online, telephone and face‑to‑face sessions from my practice in Leigh (WN7), and I also provide clinical supervision for other counsellors and therapists.
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply ready for something to change, you’re welcome to get in touch.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am an Accredited Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist (MBACP Accred) with over 24 years’ experience supporting adults in private practice and through multiple UK EAP providers. My work is rooted in a trauma‑informed, relational and neurodiversity‑affirming approach, offering a steady, compassionate space for people navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, workplace stress, burnout and emotionally complex life events.
Private Practice
For more than two decades, I’ve supported adults who want a warm, grounded therapeutic relationship where they can slow down, feel understood, and explore what’s happening beneath the surface. My trauma‑informed practice means we work gently and collaboratively, paying attention to emotional safety, pacing, and the impact of past experiences on present‑day patterns. I integrate relational therapy, parts work, somatic awareness and CBT‑informed strategies to help clients feel more connected, resourced and steady.
EAP Experience
I have extensive experience delivering short‑term, structured counselling for several UK EAP providers. This includes trauma‑responsive work around stress, workplace challenges, emotional regulation, risk assessment, and helping clients regain clarity and stability during difficult periods. I’m familiar with outcome‑focused models, case management and supporting clients who need grounding and direction quickly.
Professional Background
My earlier work included coordinating a counselling service within a further education college for over ten years, providing therapy in GP surgeries, and supporting adults across a wide range of emotional, relational, and occupational issues. I continue to undertake regular CPD and training in trauma‑responsive practice, relational work and neurodiversity‑affirming approaches to ensure my work remains safe, ethical and attuned.
Across all settings, my aim is to offer a calm, steady and compassionate space where your experiences are met with care, curiosity and respect - and where you can explore your story at a pace that feels right for you.
TRAINING/QUALIFICATIONS
- Accredited Member of British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
- Advanced Diploma in Counselling
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Practitioner
- Advanced Diploma in Casework Supervision
- Hypnotherapy Practitioners' Diploma
- Foundation Diploma in Neuro Linguistic Programming
EXPERIENCE
- 16 years+ counselling experience in FE and HE, with people of all ages 16+, ethnicities, and genders.
- 2 years counselling experience in a GP's practice, with patients of the surgery.
- 2 years counselling experience in a complementary medicine clinic
- 17 years counselling experience in private practice
- Owner/Proprietor of Clare Therapies.
- 6+ years' experience as a Counsellor in universities.
- Management experience within Education.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I can also help with:
- Motivational Therapy (for Sports, management, presentations, examinations, driving tests etc)
- Anger Management
- Stress Management
- Relaxation Techniques
- Spiritual beliefs/Learning Meditation
At Clare Therapies, there are other therapists who can help with:
- Sports/Remedial/Manipulative Massage, Deep Tissue Neuromuscular Massage
- Scenar Electric Therapy
- G5 Therapy
- Ultrasound Therapy
- Reflexology
Therapies offered
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Fees
£65.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
My fee for individual counselling is £65 per session (50 minutes). Concessions are available for trainee counsellors.
I’m registered with several health insurance and EAP providers, including Aviva, AXA Health, BUPA, Health Assured and WPA.
For supervision, my fee is £65 for 1.5 hours, or £55 for students currently undertaking counselling training.
Payment can be made by cash, BACS or cheque. I’m unable to accept credit or debit cards.
I accept cash, BACs payments, or cheques. I am unable to accept payment by credit/debit card.
When I work
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Further information
I offer a warm, steady and compassionate space where you can talk openly and explore what’s happening in your life at a pace that feels right for you. My practice is trauma‑informed, inclusive and neurodiversity‑affirming, and I welcome adults from all backgrounds.
Sessions are 50 minutes and can be online, by telephone or face‑to‑face in Leigh (WN7). I accept payment by cash, BACS or cheque. I’m unable to accept credit or debit cards.
