welcome

My name's Claire (she/her).

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

Based in Edinburgh, I offer individual and couples/ relationship 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. 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 don't hesitate to get in contact for a free initial chat by phone or email.

I live in Edinburgh and my professional life has included community work, yoga teaching and counselling and relationship is always central in my work.

The type of counselling I offer is Transactional Analysis (TA). TA is a useful way of making meaning of how past experiences affect us in the present: we are shaped by the circumstances, culture and society we are brought up in and sometimes that can make life difficult. I can tell you more about this as we work together.

I see my role as helping you flourish and thrive by working with the issues and problems that are preventing you from fully living your life.

I have 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 and 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 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

Monday

Daytime I evening

Wednesday

Morning I evening

Thursday

Daytime I evening

Friday

Afternoon

Saturday

Daytime

fees

Initial Assessment: free

Individual Session: £50.00

Couples Session: £80.00

length of session

Individual: 50 minutes

Couple: 80 minutes

Concessions available.

Contact me if you'd like to discuss.

Payment is required before each session via bank transfer.

I review my fees annually.

delivery

Long term therapy

Short term therapy

Online therapy via Zoom

I offer in-person counselling and online over Zoom

cancellation

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

first session

After an initial phone or email chat, we'll arrange a free 45 minute consultation to find out what you're looking for from therapy and to discuss your needs.

We'll agree the terms of business so you know what to expect: when and where the sessions will take place, how long they will last, number of 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.

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.