Welcome to Claire Atkins Counselling
Supporting you on your journey to healing and self-discovery.
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Welcome
Hi, I'm Claire
I am a person-centred counsellor who works with a humanistic approach. My therapy space offers both counselling and psychotherapy and sometimes a combination of both.
Counselling generally focuses on helping individuals address specific issues or challenges, such as coping with grief or managing stress, and tends to be shorter-term. Psychotherapy involves exploring deeper patterns of behaviour, thoughts, and feelings, often over a longer period of time, and can support personal growth and lasting change.
If you decide to work with me, we can discuss how you would like to approach our sessions or stay flexible as we discover what works best for you.
About
Online-based Psychotherapy
Welcome to Claire Atkins Counselling! I am a dedicated person-centred counsellor, passionate about helping individuals navigate their personal journeys. My approach focuses on creating a safe and supportive environment where you can feel free to explore your thoughts and feelings. Through our sessions together, I aim to support you in making positive changes, fostering both healing and personal growth. I firmly believe that each person possesses the potential to reach their fullest self and uncover their own answers to life's challenges. My goal is to empower you on your path towards self-discovery and transformation.
With years of experience in the field of counselling and psychotherapy, I have witnessed the profound impact that a trusting therapeutic relationship can have. My online therapy services allow me to reach and support individuals from all over the UK from various backgrounds, understanding the uniqueness of each person I work with. Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, or simply seeking personal understanding or self-development, I am here to guide you through the process with compassion and understanding. Together, we can explore your unique lived experiences to uncover the answers you need to live a more fulfilled and purposeful life.
What I can help with
Whether you know what you want to talk about in therapy or simply sense that something is not right, we can work together to understand what you need to make positive changes in your life.
Abuse
ADHD
Anger management
Anxiety
Autism
Bereavement
Child related issues
Cultural issues
Depression
Disability
Health related issues
Identity issues
Infertility
Life transitions
Loss
Menopause
Neurodiversity
Parenting issues
Pregnancy related issues
Redundancy
Relationships
Self esteem
Sexual identity
Sexuality
Stress
Trauma
Women's issues
Work related issues
Why Choose Me?
Choosing the right therapist can be a crucial step towards your personal healing journey. Here are a few reasons why working with me can make a difference in your life:
🌱 Personalised Approach
Your therapy sessions are tailored to meet your unique needs and experiences, and we can decide how best we can work together to ensure you receive the therapy that's right for you.
🛡️ Safe Space
I will promise to provide a non-judgemental and supportive environment where you can feel safe to express yourself openly without fear of criticism.
💬 Open Communication
My person-centred approach is a talking therapy that encourages open dialogue and transparent conversations, helping you to be fully open and encourage you to find your own answers and insights.
✨ Holistic Growth
Together, we will decide how we work together with a focus on your overall well-being, promoting healing, growth, and positive changes in your life.
Proficiency and Prices
Details
Proficiency
I hold a Bachelor of Arts with 1st Class Honours Degree in counselling and have completed 5 years of study in the field of counselling.
I am registered with the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) and adhere to their guidance for recording and storing personal information.
I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and adhere to their policies and standards for the counselling and psychotherapy profession.
Prices
I offer a free initial 20-minute consultation over the telephone. This will give you an opportunity to have a chat with me and ask any questions you may have. You can then decide if I am the right therapist for you. The decision to start sessions will be entirely yours.
Each session costs £70 and lasts for 50 minutes. Longer or shorter sessions are available upon request. Session payments can be made via bank transfer.
Therapy sessions usually take place weekly at an arranged time. More frequent or less frequent sessions can also be arranged upon request.
Testimonials
Names have been changed for confidentiality purposes
Talking to Claire was really helpful and it was good to feel listened to. She has helped me to work on understanding some things I have been struggling with, and it has made a big difference with my mood.
Joe
Claire is a great listener and was really easy to talk to. Telling a stranger my personal and private feelings was not easy for me, but I was made to feel comfortable from the very start. I realise now how therapy helped me to understand myself better. I would highly recommend Claire to anyone thinking about starting therapy.
Kelly
I was in a really difficult place and when someone suggested having counselling I didn't believe it could help. I was so wrong, and since starting my work with Claire I now realise how talking to someone who knows how the mind works can make a big difference. I am so glad I started therapy and truly believe it has been a life changing experience.
Dee