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Hi, I'm Claire.  

I am a Person Centred Therapist based in Sale, South Manchester. 

I am a trauma informed therapist, with a strong focus on stress and anxiety management,emotional regulation, self esteem and self confidence. 

I practice Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and also have a Therapy Dog, a Goldador called Rudy Wigglesworth, that can be requested to attend sessions for company, or specific sessions of  Animal Assistance Therapy with him.   

I have  a vast experience of working with couples, and using relational intelligence to enhance communication, re-establish connection, and rebuild the bond, or broken trust within relationships. I also work with power dynamics/struggles, high conflict couples and employ strategies to deal quickly and effectively with breakdown of communication, lack of trust, and/or infidelity. 

I work with Neurodivergent individuals who are dealing with initial diagnosis and management of the condition thereafter.

I have a therapy room where I provide a safe, secure and confidential space  I will listen without judgement, accept and value you. I will work alongside you to explore your thoughts and feelings, no matter how difficult this may feel. 

I provide emotional support, educational resources and years of experience to educate you how to manage anxiety, stress, and/or trauma. I will explain grounding techniques, how to self regulate and self soothe, so you can quickly feel better and more in control.

I am very outcomes driven, and we will work together set objectives so that you can quickly and successfully reach the positive changes and outcomes you desire. 

Our therapy sessions will allow you to build your emotional core and develop your self confidence, and self esteem. I will show you have to reframe negative thoughts, and/or negative coping strategies and develop resilience, which will provide a strength to move forward through life in a positive manner. Life is short, and you deserve to be happy, be able to relax, feel safe and in control. 

In my studies I have specialised in Human Communication, Person Centred Counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Trauma and Resilience. 

I am a trauma informed therapist and use creative/expressive arts, and linguistics to encourage you to explore and express yourself more freely. 

I am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (Íø±¬ÃÅ) and abide by their Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions.

I have a Service Dog, called Rudy Wigglesworth, and he is available to attend sessions should he be required. 

I am police checked with an Enhanced DBS.

I offer counselling and psychotherapy via: face to face, Zoom, telephone, email, WhatsApp, or home visits. I also facilitate therapy walks in nature, to talk while we walk.

I am based in Sale, South Manchester.

I offer a safe and calm space where I will listen to you and fully hear you. I will also provide a place of acceptance, non-judgement and authenticity.  

Please note that I offer sessions at a concessionary rate, as I am keen to ensure that therapy is accessible for all. This is for students, or individuals on a low income.

The first session is a free 20 minute chat, which can be over the telephone, face to face or video call. 

This will be an opportunity for you to get a sense as to whether or not you would feel comfortable working alongside me on your therapy journey. If you have any questions or require any further information please do not hesitate to get in touch, as I will be happy to assist.