Clare Atkinson, BACP

Clare Atkinson welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self esteem or life changes. She offers a straightforward, non-judgemental space to talk things through and think about practical next steps. Clare notes that starting therapy often takes courage and she encourages that first step.

Clare is a BACP counsellor with 13 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. Her background includes helping people manage depression, increase motivation, and build confidence. She also supports those facing challenges linked to ADHD and ageing and geriatric issues.

In sessions she keeps the work focused and person-led. Clare uses approaches that help clients notice unhelpful thinking, try small changes, and identify what matters most to them. She mixes problem-solving with reflective conversation to match each person’s pace.

Practical concerns such as coping with illness, caregiving stress, bereavement and end-of-life matters are within her scope. Clare also addresses relationship strain, communication problems, and the emotional effects of separation or infidelity.

Clare aims to help people leave sessions with clear, manageable steps they can try between meetings. She encourages questions about process and is willing to adapt her way of working to suit individual needs.

How Clare’s approaches translate to online counselling

Clare uses client-centred work and cognitive behavioural techniques to help people identify unhelpful thinking and try small practical changes. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so clients lead the conversation and set the pace. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and is useful for anxiety, low mood and practical coping strategies.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Clare will discuss different ways of working and decide together with each person which methods suit their goals and preferences. This collaborative planning helps make sessions feel relevant and manageable.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use mindfulness exercises and behaviour experiments between sessions to build change into everyday routines.