Hello

I’m Claire, a qualified psychodynamic counsellor. My practice is based in and around North Hampshire and West Sussex, specifically Chichester, Midhurst and Petersfield. I work in person with adults aged 18+.

Like many people, I have faced difficult issues in my life - because of this I know how lonely and isolating it can be. My focus is to reach out to individuals who are going through difficult times so they do not feel they have to face these challenges alone.

Take your first step

Coming to counselling can be daunting. Whatever issues you are struggling with, choosing to reach out and ask for help can feel scary.

The relationship between you and your counsellor is key in enabling you to feel safe to progress your therapy. So, the first step is to make contact, either by using the contact form or by phone.

We will arrange a convenient time to have a 15-minute discussion on the phone at no cost to you.

Our initial meeting

If you feel that I would be able to help you, we will arrange an initial face to face meeting, where I can find out more about you and get an understanding of what is going on for you. The meeting will be for 50 minutes. We can explore the way we will work together and I will discuss with you my terms and conditions of work.

I have a caring and non judgemental approach and together, we can discuss the reasons you are seeking counselling.

Working together

If we are both in agreement that we would like to work together, we will arrange a regular, weekly 50-minute appointment and work will begin. The framework I work under facilitates a consistent, secure, comfortable therapeutic space and as such I would ask that you commit to the same day and time every week.

We will review progress from time to time to ensure that you are finding your therapy helpful.

The therapy I offer is open ended. You are in control of when it finishes. We will discuss this more during our initial meeting and will re-visit it during our reviews.

How I can help you

As a psychodynamic counsellor I am interested in the connections between how our past experiences affect our relationships and behaviours in the present. Often, our behaviours are unconscious, and it is not until we become aware of them that we can begin to understand the effect we have on others and the effect other people’s behaviour have on us.

Gentle exploration of our feelings and emotions with someone who is empathic, unbiased, independent and non-judgmental can promote new insights into current behaviours. I will work with you through active listening, reflection and gentle questioning to create greater self-awareness, enabling you to develop and grow as a person and start to make meaningful changes in your life.

More about me

I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) – reg. no. 410869 and I adhere to their ethical framework, which can be found at www.bacp.co.uk. I love learning and I invest time in my own personal growth and development as well as undertaking ongoing professional development.

I have spent many years working in a business environment. I was also involved in Human Resource Management which piqued my interest in human behaviour. It highlighted my desire to help people who were struggling with various issues, and this is partly the reason I decided to retrain as a counsellor.

My values are integrity, honesty and trust.

Training, qualifications and experience

  • Counsellor at Chichester Counselling Services

  • Counsellor at Petersfield Counselling Services

  • Certificate in Psychodynamic Counselling (BACP Accredited)

  • Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (Psychodynamic) (BACP Accredited)

  • Registered with the ‘British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

  • Registered as a Data Controller with the Information Commissioners Office. Registration number: ZB870899

Get in touch

Any information supplied will be held confidentially and will only be used for the purpose of contacting you in response to your message.

Fees

15 Minute Initial Telephone Contact | Free

50 Minute Initial Meeting | £50

Ongoing Sessions | £50

Payment must be made prior to the session.

Cancellations

I have a cancellation policy in place should you wish to cancel your session. Further details can be found in my terms and conditions.