Clare Atkinson

BACP

United Kingdom

Practical, person-centred support for life changes

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At a glance

Credentials

BACP

Registration

BACP, United Kingdom / 403264

Experience

13 years

Languages

English

Location

United Kingdom

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

1. • Motivation-focused
   • Client-centred
   • Practical coping skills

   About Clare

   Clare Atkinson is a counsellor with 13 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She focuses on practical support for stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. Clare aims to make the first steps into therapy feel manageable and respectful of each person’s pace.

   Clare creates a calm space where people can talk about difficult thoughts and feelings without judgement. She uses clear, person-centred conversations to help clients notice what matters to them and to find small, realistic steps forward. Sessions are aimed at building confidence, motivation and coping skills that fit day-to-day life.

   Her approach draws on client-centred ways of working along with cognitive behavioural ideas and motivational interviewing. These methods are used to identify unhelpful patterns, practise different responses, and set goals that feel achievable. Mindfulness and solution-focused techniques are also part of the toolkit when they suit the person.

   Clare has worked across a range of concerns including attention differences such as ADHD, ageing and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, chronic illness and pain, caregiver stress, bereavement and end-of-life matters, and relationship difficulties such as separation and infidelity. She adapts her style to the needs of each person and the challenges they bring.

   Sessions are conducted in English. Clare is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, described as BACP. To begin, people are invited to follow the Start Therapy steps on the site and complete the short matching questionnaire.

2. How Clare's approaches translate to online therapy

   Clare commonly uses motivational interviewing to support people who want to increase motivation and make changes. This approach focuses on gentle, non-judgemental conversations that help someone weigh options and find their own reasons for change. Client-centred therapy is another core element and means sessions concentrate on listening, understanding and reflecting back what matters to the person.
   
   She also draws on cognitive behavioural therapy or CBT when useful, helping people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviours. CBT tools can help with anxiety, low mood and building practical coping skills in everyday life. Clare works collaboratively to find which approach or mix of approaches best fits each person's goals and preferences.
   
   Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling around work and family commitments and the ability to fit sessions into busy days. If you want to proceed, please confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. The therapist will then help arrange timings and a way of meeting that suits your routine.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

   Additional focus areas

   Aging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommunication problemsDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPhobiasSelf-harmSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   13+ years

   Listed in

   United Kingdom

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What kinds of problems does Clare help with?

   Clare supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. She also works with concerns linked to ADHD and a broad range of related issues such as chronic illness and bereavement.

   What is Clare's therapeutic style like?

   Her style is person-centred and practical. Conversations focus on understanding your priorities, building motivation and practising manageable steps to change.

   How long has Clare been practising?

   She has 13 years of professional experience working with people on a variety of mental health and life concerns.

   What credentials and region are listed for this counsellor?

   Clare is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.

   Which languages are used in sessions?

   Sessions are offered in English.

   Can people outside the UK work with Clare?

   International clients are not currently accepted.

   How are fees and payment handled?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

   How do I begin working with Clare?

   Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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