Clare Atkinson, BACP

Clare Atkinson offers straightforward, calm support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem or depression. She aims to make the first step easier. Clare says she creates an open space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgement. She reminds people that starting therapy takes courage and acknowledges that effort.

Clare has 13 years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She focuses on practical patterns in thinking and everyday habits, and helps people notice small changes that can make daily life more manageable.

Her work often uses person-centred listening alongside techniques drawn from cognitive behavioural approaches and mindfulness. That means sessions include space to talk, spots to try new ways of thinking, and simple grounding or breathing practices where helpful. Clare also brings elements of solution-focused and motivational styles to support people who want clearer short-term goals.

Sessions tend to be gentle and down-to-earth. Clare will usually work with each person to set priorities and try straightforward steps between meetings. She also responds to issues linked to ageing, caregiving, chronic illness, autism, blended family challenges, relationship break-up, grief and end-of-life concerns when these affect everyday thoughts and routines.

If someone prefers practical tools for coping or wants to look at unhelpful thinking patterns, Clare aims to offer a plainspoken way forward. She encourages people to pick one small change and build from there.

How Clare’s approaches translate to online sessions

Clare draws on client-centred listening, cognitive behavioural ideas and mindfulness in her work. Client-centred therapy means the therapist listens closely and follows the person's pace, helping them feel heard and understood. Cognitive behavioural techniques look at patterns of thinking and small behaviour changes to ease anxiety or low mood. Mindfulness involves simple awareness and breathing practices that help reduce reactivity and improve concentration.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Clare will work collaboratively to choose methods that match a person's concerns, goals and preferences. She often begins by asking what feels most pressing, then tries short practical steps and checks how they landed at the next meeting.

The original biography does not specify which remote session types are offered, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people combine talking with quick between-session exercises, such as thought records or guided breathing, so therapy can slot into everyday life without large disruptions.