Clare Atkinson

Clare Atkinson is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. She also supports those facing life changes and people navigating attention difficulties such as ADHD. Clare uses a straightforward, down-to-earth style that aims to make talking about hard things a bit easier.

Clare draws on 13 years of experience and is registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She focuses on creating an open, non-judgemental space where clients can speak openly about what matters to them. Sessions are practical and grounded in what a person wants to change or understand about their life.

Her work often includes helping people find ways to manage worry, rebuild confidence and cope with transitions. Clare combines conversations about thoughts and patterns with practical strategies clients can try between meetings. She meets people where they are and moves at a pace that feels manageable.

Clare has experience supporting people dealing with long-term health challenges, caregiving stress, cancer, hospice and end-of-life counselling, and the emotional strain of chronic pain and disability. She also works with issues around relationships, communication, separation and forgiveness.

People who want a calm, steady approach may find Clare helpful. The first step is completing the site questionnaire and arranging a session that fits your schedule.

How Clare uses common approaches in remote counselling

Clare often draws on client-centred work, cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness in her sessions. Client-Centred Therapy means she focuses on listening carefully and following what you bring to the room, helping you make sense of feelings at your pace. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness Therapy uses simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and build steady focus during stressful moments.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Clare works collaboratively to decide which methods fit your goals and daily life. She will check in about what is helping and adapt the plan so sessions stay relevant and manageable.

The practical benefits of online work include fitting therapy into a busy week and avoiding travel time. Online sessions can make it easier to keep regular appointments and to use shorter check-ins when needed. Please confirm the current session options before booking so you know how meetings will be arranged.