“Clare’s counselling has transformed my life. Her support has enabled me to recognise my worth, identify unhelpful beliefs and realise that things could get better. I gradually overcame depression, improved my self-esteem and learned ways of coping with my anxiety.”
– ‘Bronwen’
You may be seeking counselling as a way to make sense of your feelings or experiences, or to look at your relationships, or at your sense of self worth. The reasons you are seeking support are very individual to you.
Perhaps you are struggling with choices, feeling stuck, or noticing an unhelpful pattern or past trauma showing up. Above all you may be wanting something to change – and looking for a safe way to explore this.
As a qualified counsellor, and BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) member, I’m committed to working in an ethical way. I also understand how tough it can be to consider opening up. Read more about me here.
Counselling can be a safe space to take a good look at your life
“Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.”
– James Baldwin, writer
In your counselling sessions, we can look at any difficulties you’re facing, that may feel hard to resolve on your own. Together we can start to build a sense of where you’ve come from, and what brought you here.
We can also begin to look at where you may be going, exploring what choices are open to you about your future direction – with respect for your life experience.
As we look at what you’re struggling with, your counselling sessions can also become a brave space. While we explore difficulties, we may come across parts of yourself that you’ve noticed can show up in your life – such as a vulnerable and a self-critical part and it can be tough to stay with the process. In our work together we will identify ways to calm and ground yourself, and also notice and draw on all your resources, recognising what energises you and connects you to a more whole and vital sense of your Self.
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Working together, we will create…
A safe space to
explore fears, worries, and what’s troubling you
honour your hopes, desires and dreams
identify changes you want to make
acknowledge barriers and struggles along the way
discover ways to tap into your intuitive knowing
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Demystifying Counselling…
It can be confusing and tricky to figure out what therapeutic approach will help you. I can support you in looking at your hopes and fears for your therapy, and explain more about what counselling with me can offer you – to help you decide if I’m the right counsellor for you. Your sessions are a safe, confidential place to explore what’s bringing you to seek support now
The first step will be that you can choose to get in touch and arrange an initial phone appointment to talk about what you’re looking for and what I can offer, and then decide whether to book an introductory session with me. Alternatively, you can go straight ahead with booking an introductory therapy session with me. Your intro session will be a chance to look together at your concerns, and give you a feel for how working together would be to help you decide if you’d like to go ahead.
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If you have any questions or would like to have an initial chat before booking an introductory in person or online session, please contact me >