Hello, I'm Claire
My background and experience
I am a fully qualified therapeutic counsellor. Since 2022, I have run a successful private practice based in Warrington, offering indoor and outdoor face to face appointments, as well as online, phone and text sessions for clients as far away as Dubai.
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Prior to setting up my own business, I volunteered at a charity-run counselling service for carers. I have over 20 years experience working in a caring profession, before changing careers to become a therapist. I have experience of working with clients with a wide variety of presenting issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, low self-worth, relationship difficulties, communication difficulties, infidelity, separation, divorce, infertility, grief, loss, addiction, and abuse.
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My professional affiliations
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I am a member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and adhere to their ethical guidelines I have DBS enhanced clearance.
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My location
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Face to face appointments are held in Padgate, Warrington, (WA2 0QR). As I work from home, you will not find yourself in a sterile office or busy waiting room, worrying that you might bump into someone you know. Instead, you will experience a calm, comfortable, confidential environment where you can truly relax and focus on what you have come to work through.
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I am located within easy walking distance of both Padgate and Birchwood Train Stations, and in close vicinity of Junction 11 of the M62 and Junction 21A of the M6.
What truly distinguished Claire was her ability to tailor her approach to our specific needs.
Claire facilitated productive dialogue, ensuring that we both felt heard and understood. She encouraged active listening, validated our emotions, and advised healthier ways of expressing ourselves.
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I've always struggled with anxiety, low self-esteem and self-destructive behaviour, but thanks to Claire I was able to explore these issues in a safe environment, and for the first time I was able to see them in a different way, meaning I could finally start to make progress on my journey.
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Claire truly excelled in providing guidance, support, and effective strategies to help my husband and I navigate our relationship challenges. From her expertise and empathetic approach, to her commitment to our progress, our experience with her was exceptional.
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Claire has been seeing my 9 year old following mine and his father’s separation. I knew straight away my son would be just fine with her as she’s caring, funny, and can adapt to a young child so well. When I tell my son he has a session with his secret friend, his response is to jump up and down and say “Yaaay!” I think that says it all really.
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