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welcome

My name's Claire (she/her).

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I am a qualified Counsellor in Transactional Analysis (TA) and am currently studying to become a qualified psychotherapist.

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​Based in Edinburgh, I offer individual and couples therapy both in-person and online.

my approach

It can be difficult to know which approach is right for you when looking for a counsellor or considering counselling. I'd like to provide you with some information about me and the approach I take, to help you decide.

 

It is important to me that I am the right fit, so please do not hesitate to get in contact for a free initial chat (by phone or email). 

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I live in Edinburgh and my professional life has included community work, yoga teaching and counselling and relationship is always central in my work. I enjoy being in connection with others. ​

The model of counselling I use is called Transactional Analysis (TA). It provides a useful way of making meaning of how past experiences shape and affect us in the present.​​ I can tell you more about this as we work together if you’re interested.  

 

​​​​​​I recognise that we are shaped and affected by the circumstances, culture and society we are brought up in and I am committed to developing both a relationship and a space that values and accepts each individual. One of my aims, with every person I work with, is to develop the capacity to flourish and thrive.  We deserve nothing less.

 

​​​​I have specific experience of working with groups and individuals from the LGBTQ+ and Neurodivergent Communities.  The areas of work I am interested in are sexuality, gender, relationship styles, queer identity, neurodivergence - especially later life diagnosis, how we live in the world ecologically. ​​​​​​

 

I support and resource my work through adherence to ethics, regular supervision and continuing professional development.

other qualifications

  I   Certificate in Teaching Meditation   I   â€‹â€‹Yoga Teaching Diploma (500 hrs)   I​  

I   Diploma in Community Education​​​   I

areas of counselling

​Anxiety

Grief

Depression

Stress

​Sexuality

Gender

Queer identities

Relationship diversity

Life Transitions

Menopause

Loneliness

Mental Health​

Neurodivergence - including later life diagnosis

This list is not exhaustive.

Please contact me for more information.

availability

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 fees

Initial Assessment: free

Individual: £50.00

Couples: £80.00

Length of session: 50 minutes

Concessions available.

Contact me if you'd like to discuss.

Payment is required before each session via bank transfer.

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I review my fees annually.

location

Wellspring Scotland

13 Smith’s Place

Edinburgh

EH6 8NT

I offer online counselling over Zoom if you are unable to attend sessions in person

delivery

Long term therapy

Short term therapy

Online therapy via Zoom

cancellation

 

I request that you give at least 48 hours notice if you wish to cancel a session.

first session

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After an initial phone or email chat, we 'll arrange a free 30 minute initial assessment to find out what your hopes are for the sessions and to discuss your needs. 

 

We will also agree the terms of business so you know what to expect: when and where the sessions will take place, how long they will last for, how many sessions to meet for and the fee.

 

There will also be time for you to ask any questions you have and we can then make a decision about moving forward and working together.

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For more information, feel free to contact me.

My contact details can be found below and under contact on the menu at the top of the page.

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m: 07507 543 375   
e: clairethomcounselling@gmail.com

Member of

UKATA (UK Association for Transactional Analysis)

COSCA (Counselling and Psychtherapy in Scotland) (pending)

United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy membership logo

Trainee psychotherapy member

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