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Clair Atkinson, BACP

Clair Atkinson is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression.

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About Clair

Clair Atkinson is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression. She also supports people with relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting stress, sleep and eating difficulties, and work-related or career pressures. Clair combines listening with practical support to help people cope with painful feelings and life changes.

She trained to Masters level in counselling and psychotherapy and holds BACP registration. Before moving into therapy work she spent 33 years as a registered nurse, experience she brings into sessions through a calm and grounded manner.

Background and approach

Her clinical background means she is used to working with people facing illness, chronic pain and caregiver strain. Clair uses a client-centred approach that places the person’s perspective at the heart of the work. Sessions focus on understanding what matters to the individual, building on strengths, and helping people make decisions that feel right for them.

The therapist aims to listen without judgement and to respond with empathy. People can expect a supportive space where emotional coping skills are practised and explored. Clair works with more complex themes too, such as attachment and abandonment, dissociation, guilt, shame and feelings of emptiness.

She also supports those dealing with autism and Asperger syndrome related issues. Clair offers therapy in English and accepts people living outside the UK. Her five years of experience combine nursing and therapeutic roles to inform straightforward, compassionate counselling.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	392792	October 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Client-Centred Therapy

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Client-centred support and online therapy options

Clair primarily uses client-centred therapy, which means she listens closely and follows what matters most to the person. This approach helps with anxiety, low mood, relationship worries and the emotional impact of trauma by focusing on the client's own goals and strengths.

Her nursing background also informs how she supports people facing chronic illness, pain or caregiver stress, bringing steadiness and practical thinking to conversations about coping and daily routines.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Clair will discuss what you want to achieve and try different ways of working together to see what fits. This is a collaborative process and plans are adjusted as needs and goals change.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy lives or mobility limits. Video calls let you keep face-to-face contact from wherever you are, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is low or you prefer not to be on camera, and live chat or text messaging suit shorter check-ins or those who find writing easier. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving and other commitments, while still keeping continuity and momentum in the work.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Clair help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and depression, and related issues such as sleep, eating and career concerns.

What is her approach in sessions?

Clair works in a client-centred way, listening without judgement and helping people draw on their own strengths to make choices that suit them.

What experience does she bring?

She has five years of therapeutic experience and thirty three years as a registered nurse, which she combines to offer calm, practical support.

What credentials and location are relevant?

She holds BACP registration and is based in the United Kingdom.

Can I work with her if I live abroad or in another country?

Yes. Sessions are available to international clients in English.

Which session formats are offered?

Clair provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

How much does therapy cost?

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 her?

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