Clare Atkinson, BACP

Clare Atkinson helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem or life changes. She introduces herself warmly and aims to make the first steps into therapy feel manageable. Clare notes that starting therapy can take courage and she values each person's decision to begin.

Clare is a BACP counsellor with 13 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She creates an open environment where clients can share thoughts and feelings without fear of judgement. The room is simple and direct – clients talk about what matters and Clare listens back with curiosity.

Her work often focuses on practical goals such as building confidence, managing symptoms of depression and anxiety, and finding ways to cope with life transitions. Clare uses conversations to identify small steps that can make day-to-day life feel steadier. She also supports people who are dealing with ADHD-related difficulties, relationship strains such as separation and infidelity, and long-term health challenges.

Clare draws on several approaches to shape each session around the person in front of her. She mixes client-centred listening with structured techniques where useful, and encourages simple mindfulness skills people can try between appointments. Motivation and achievable solutions are part of how she helps people move forward.

If you are looking for straightforward, empathetic support to cope with stress, change or low mood, Clare offers a calm, practical way of working. She invites potential clients to take the next step when they feel ready.

How Clare uses talking therapies online

Clare uses client-centred work and cognitive behavioural techniques to structure conversations and make change feel achievable. Client-centred therapy means the person leads the pace and topic while the counsellor listens and reflects; this helps when someone needs space to feel heard. Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and offers practical exercises to test new ways of thinking and acting.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Clare will work collaboratively to decide which methods suit a person’s goals and preferences. She may combine listening, practical exercises and simple mindfulness tasks so sessions match what the client wants to work on.

Confirm the therapist's current online session options before you book, as the biography does not specify formats. When offered, online work can make it easier to fit appointments around everyday life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use techniques between sessions and keep momentum on practical goals.