- Client-centred approach
- Nursing background
- Supports grief and trauma
About Clair
Clair Atkinson is a counsellor who supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression. She also helps with relationship and intimacy worries, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strains, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and other life changes. Clair brings warmth and practical care to sessions and encourages people to use their own strengths.
Clair trained to a masters level in counselling and psychotherapy and holds BACP membership. Before becoming a counsellor she worked for thirty three years as a registered nurse, which informs her steady, practical approach. She has five years of professional experience in counselling settings overall.
Her style centres on Client-Centred Therapy, which means she listens first and follows each person’s pace. Sessions focus on hearing what matters to the individual, helping them name difficult feelings and work out realistic steps forward. She won’t give quick fixes but will support clients to find their own solutions.
Clair works with matters such as abandonment and attachment issues, body image, chronic illness and pain, caregiver stress, guilt and shame, and communication problems. She is mindful of co-morbidity and the complex ways different struggles interact.
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients. Therapy is arranged through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
Client-centred care and online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the heart of sessions. The therapist listens without judgement, reflects what she hears and helps the person make sense of their feelings. This approach can be useful for anxiety, low self-esteem, grief and relationship concerns.Clair’s background in nursing often colours her practice with calmness and practical thinking. She focuses on hearing the whole story, spotting strengths and working with the client to set small, achievable steps. This can help when coping with chronic illness, caregiver stress or complex emotional responses where steady support is needed.
Finding the right approach is a joint process. Clair will discuss options and shape the work around each person’s needs, goals and preferences. Together they explore what helps most and adjust the way they work as therapy progresses.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling around work, caregiving and travel, and it can reduce commute time. Some formats allow shorter check-ins, others work well when video is suitable or when a phone call is simpler. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often use online sessions to help people maintain continuity of care alongside everyday life.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Clair help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and low self-esteem. Other focuses include relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, parenting worries and career or life changes.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
Her work is based on Client-Centred Therapy, which means listening closely and following the client’s lead. Sessions aim to help people find their own solutions rather than receiving directive advice.
What is her professional background?
Clair has a Masters in Counselling and Psychotherapy and five years’ experience in counselling roles. She also spent thirty three years working as a registered nurse before moving into therapy.
Where is Clair based and what credentials does she hold?
She practises from the United Kingdom and is listed with the BACP. This is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients. Check any regional differences for scheduling and fees when arranging sessions.
How are sessions charged?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Exact costs vary with location and the therapist’s scheduling arrangements.
What do I need to do to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.