Welcome to Therapy with Claire
A confidential space to explore the thoughts, feelings and challenges in your life
Therapy in a safe setting
I'm Claire and I'm an Integrative Counsellor; here to provide you with a non-judgemental, safe, unique and client-centred experience for your counselling journey.
Through my own therapeutic journey, I have felt the benefit of having empathy and a safe space to help me understand and explore my emotions and feelings, as well as gaining self-awareness.
I believe in building a strong therapeutic relationship where you can open up and explore your emotions and feelings. Even the uncomfortable and difficult ones. Doing so, I believe, leads to us having a greater understanding
and to have compassion for ourselves.
As a counsellor, I will work collaboratively with you to provide you the stepping stones to being able to gain greater awareness of your needs and emotional well-being.
I work with both adults and young people over the age of 16. With individuals either in an open-ended contract or for an agreed amount of time.
I am registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office as part of the Data Protection Act and I am also a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. This means I’m bound by and work within their Ethical Frameworks.
I have regular supervision sessions and undertake training courses and workshops for my continuing professional development.
For further information please visit www.bacp.co.uk. You can also find my directory listing here
https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/counsellors/claire-nisbet
Level 4 Diploma In Therapeutic Counselling (Integrative) CPCAB
Certificate in Counselling Studies Level 3 CPCAB in Counselling
Certificate in Counselling Skills Level 2 AQA in Counselling
Introduction to Counselling Skills AQA in Counselling
BA Hons, Psychosocial Studies in Sociology and Psychology
Walk and Talk Counselling and Ecotherapy Trained (Creative Counsellors)
Goals in Therapy: Actualising Our Deepest Directions - Mick Cooper
A Matter of Death and Life - Irvin Yalom
The Tribes of Person-Centred Therapy - Mick Cooper
Breathwork for Trauma and Recovery - Kate Williams
The Violence of Emotions: Self-Harming in Adolescence - Fabiola Santicchio
Implementing Trauma-Informed Practice - Wave Trust
Understanding Trauma - Wave Trust
Effective Anger Management Tools for Working with Men Part 1, 2 and 3 - James Hawes
Working with Complex PTSD in Therapy, An Introduction... - Garry Rollins
What issues can therapy help with?
People come to me for help a wide range of issues. Here are a few of the more common difficulties that can be supported through therapy:
Depression
Problems with confidence or self-esteem
Anger management
Issues relating to sexuality
Difficulties at work or in retirement
Problems with family or school life
Feelings of stress or anxiety
Panic attacks
Relationship problems
Grief, loss or bereavement
Problems with addiction
Trauma and post-traumatic stress
Abuse
Anxiety
Integrative therapy
I focus on integrative counselling which means I can draw on techniques from various modalities of therapy such as person-centred, CBT, and creative therapies. The techniques can be tailored to your needs and may change from session to session. I believe that you are your own expert.
Integrative therapy helps you as an individual understand how to reach your full potential and gain a greater awareness of your needs and emotional well-being.
A safe environment
As a counsellor my role is to provide you with a safe space and environment in which you can explore all aspects of yourself, grow and build self-understanding. Counselling is not about me providing you with advice or solutions, it is about empowering you on your journey of self-discovery, increasing your self-awareness of your emotional wellbeing.
Fees & availability
I provide my counselling sessions currently online via Zoom and by telephone.
Sessions are up to 50 minutes and usually take place at the same time each week unless agreed otherwise.
My fees are £50 per session.
I offer a Free initial telephone or online session lasting 20- 30 minutes this gives us a chance to meet and to see if we feel comfortable with each other. This can be done online or via telephone.
Fees are payable in advance of each session, by bank transfer.
Cancellations, with no charge, require 24 hours’ notice.
Frequently asked questions
Integrative counselling is a form of therapy where I can draw on techniques from various modalities of therapy such as person-centred, CBT, and creative therapies. The techniques can be tailored to your needs and may change from session to session. I believe that you are your own expert.
Sessions are up to 50 minutes and usually take place at the same time each week unless agreed otherwise.
There is no set amount of sessions, We can have an open-ended contract or work for an agreed amount of time. I feel that it is important that we review our sessions together regularly to ensure you are getting what you need from our counselling work.
I understand that things may come up and you may need to cancel or change your appointment.
If you need to cancel your session please contact me as soon as possible, ideally giving at least 24 hours notice before the session.
If sufficient notice is not given, you may be charged for a missed session.
Cancellations, with no charge, require 24 hours’ notice.
I am bound by the code of ethics of BACP and this involves confidentially within our sessions.
However there are exceptional circumstances where I am legally bound to break confidentiality, these will be explained in more detail when we first meet.
Now that you've had the time to visit and read through my website, if you feel ready to start therapy then please use the Contact Me form on the website and we can discuss booking in a free initial telephone or online session lasting 20- 30 minutes this gives us a chance to meet and to see if we feel comfortable with each other. This can be done online or via telephone.
Get in touch
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how therapy works, or to arrange an initial assessment appointment. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to therapy, whether it could be helpful for you and whether I am the right therapist to help.
You can also call me on 07386 604382 if you would prefer to leave a message or speak to me first. I am happy to discuss any queries or questions you may have prior to arranging an initial appointment.
All enquires are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential and uses secure phone and email services.