Tracey Cleary
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About me
Hello, I’m Tracey — an Accredited Neurodivergent Counsellor, Psychotherapist, EMDR Therapist, Hypno-CBT Practitioner, and Clinical Supervisor (Online Only). I offer Trauma-Informed, Person-centred Therapy and Clinical Supervision from Inverness in the Highlands and across the UK.
With over 15 years’ experience supporting children, young people and adults, I specialise in neurodivergent-affirming online therapy for Autistic and ADHD clients. I also work with LGBTQIA+ individuals and people facing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, burnout, masking fatigue and sensory sensitivity.
My approach blends EMDR to gently process trauma, Hypno-CBT to build calming strategies, and cognitive–behavioural and person-centred techniques—all tailored to your pace and comfort. We collaborate to choose only the methods you feel safe using.
I run a private practice providing confidential, non-judgemental online therapy and clinical supervision. Therapy is a journey we navigate together in a safe space.
📩 Email to Book your free 30-minute consultation or discuss supervision needs at www.clearycounselling.co.uk
What to Expect
Our work together is collaborative and tailored to your unique strengths and challenges. Using creative, accessible approaches, I’ll help you uncover practical techniques and mindset shifts to connect effectively, advocate for your needs, and thrive. All techniques are offered as options—and if you ever feel unsure or uncomfortable, you’ll be invited to explore those feelings together so we can adjust your plan. It’s important to me that you feel safe bringing your whole self to every session.
How I Can Help
In our sessions, I incorporate visual tools and psychoeducation to provide practical strategies that help you:
· Build confidence in expressing thoughts and feelings
· Navigate difficult conversations with clarity and empathy
· Improve listening skills for better mutual understanding
· Manage emotional triggers and regulate your nervous system
· Learn soothing strategies to relax both mind and body
Lived Experience
My personal journey includes:
· Late ADHD and Autism diagnosis after years of misdiagnosis
· Complex childhood leading to C-PTSD
· Raising neurodiverse children with complex needs as a single parent
· Studying and working while caring for a complex family on my own
· Extensive interactions with mental health and social services
· Foster parenting teenagers
· Estrangement from my birth family
If you’re ready to grow and enhance your communication skills, let’s begin this journey together. Reach out today to get started!
Before Your First Session
At registration for our service – clearycounselling.co.uk/services – you’ll be asked to complete a series of questions designed to help me understand your needs, so I can prepare before our first session exactly how to best support you. All responses are confidential.
You will be offered a complimentary 30-minute consultation to answer any questions you may have before booking your first session.
Once we’ve agreed your 60-minute appointment, you’ll receive a confirmation email with payment instructions and your Microsoft Teams link.
Your First Session
It’s natural to feel a bit nervous, meeting someone new can feel that way. We’ll spend this time getting to know each other, clarifying your goals, and co-creating a plan together. We can explore how EMDR and Hypno-CBT might help you achieve your objectives and decide whether to weave these approaches into our work. I work in a person-centred, integrative style, weaving in creativity and psychoeducation. You’ll leave with at least one practical strategy to try.
Handling Tech Glitches
Should Microsoft Teams disconnect, I’ll call you on the number you provided. If you can’t re-join, I’ll follow up by email to reschedule or continue as soon as possible.
Safety and Confidentiality
At the start of every session, I’ll confirm your current location. This is simply to ensure your safety and enable me to alert emergency services if you need urgent assistance.
Training, qualifications & experience
These are the main one, however I have an extensive list of CPD in addition.
- DipHE Counselling & Psychotherapy
- EMDR UK - EMDR Therapist
- Diploma Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy
- Certificate Clinical Supervision
- Online Counselling Skills Diploma
- ASIST suicide First Aid
- Scottish Mental Health First Aid
- Certificate Child & Youth Counselling
- PDA Mental Health Peer Support
- BA Child & Youth Studies
Member organisations
COSCA is the professional body for counselling and psychotherapy in Scotland, and seeks to advance all forms of counselling and psychotherapy and the use of counselling skills by promoting best practice and through the delivery of a range of sustainable services. COSCA Counsellor Accreditation is a pathway to entry onto the UKRC. It is a requirement of all individual and organisational members of COSCA to abide by its Statement of Ethics and Code of Practice and be accountable to the Complaints Procedure. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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
Living with long-term health conditions including - pain management; long covid; fibromyalgia; complex PTSD; gender identity & sexuality; pre-neurodivergent (ADHD & Autism) diagnosis counselling.
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 - £70.00
Additional information
- Initial Meeting – 30 mins - Free
- Sessions thereafter £50 per hour
Response times to enquires are usually within 24 hours but may vary depending on the working day.
Appointments are usually offered within 7 days
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Further information
Email for availability – including Evening and Weekend appointments.
