Clare Atkinson

Clare Atkinson is a counsellor with 13 years of experience based in the United Kingdom. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and big life changes. Clare encourages a calm, non-judgemental space where thoughts and feelings can be spoken about openly. She acknowledges that starting therapy takes courage and she aims to make that first step feel manageable.

Clare works quietly alongside each person to understand what matters to them. She draws on approaches that focus on the person in front of her, practical thinking tools and mindfulness practices. Sessions often centre on clear goals and small steps that can make daily life feel easier.

Her background includes over a decade of practice in UK settings. Clare is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. That membership means she follows the association's standards and professional framework.

Clare also brings experience helping people who have ADHD and those coping with long-term health issues. She supports people dealing with relationship breakdown, communication problems and the strain that caregiving can bring. In sessions she balances listening with practical techniques aimed at building confidence and coping skills.

People who choose Clare typically want straightforward support and usable strategies. She works at a pace set by the client and focuses on small, achievable changes. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the counsellor's availability.

How Clare uses therapeutic methods online

Clare blends person-centred work with practical approaches to help people make steady changes. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding, helping people feel heard and clearer about what they want. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches simple tools to shift unhelpful patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Clare works collaboratively to decide which methods suit each person's goals and preferences. She will discuss options and try techniques together so the plan fits the client's needs rather than a fixed template.

Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as these are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, health appointments or caregiving by reducing travel and allowing more flexible scheduling. It can also allow shorter check-ins when that is useful, or conversations without being on camera when someone prefers that. Ask about practical arrangements and Clare will explain the options when you complete the matching questionnaire and schedule.