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Clair Atkinson, BACP

Clair Atkinson is a counsellor who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression.

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About Clair

Clair Atkinson is a counsellor who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression. She works with issues linked to relationships, intimacy, parenting, eating and sleeping, ADHD and career strain. Clair also supports people facing chronic illness, caregiver stress, and the emotional impact of cancer.

Clair brings a background in nursing alongside her counselling work. She holds a Masters in Counselling and Psychotherapy and is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP.

Background and approach

Her combined experience spans nursing and five years in counselling roles across varied settings. Her style is straightforward and person-focused. She listens without judgement and treats each person as the expert on their own life.

Sessions aim to help people name difficult feelings and find their own next steps rather than handing out direct solutions. Clair uses a client-centred approach that focuses on understanding and empathy. She works gently with trauma, grief, attachment and issues around identity and body image.

Practical aims may include improving sleep, managing anger, or building confidence to make life changes. People who come to Clair can expect a calm, respectful space to talk through fears and difficult decisions. She helps clients explore what matters to them and supports them to try different ways of coping.

The initial steps typically look at what to focus on and how to make therapy fit daily life.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	392792	October 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Ways of working Clair names

Client-Centred Therapy

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Client-centred care delivered online

Clair works mainly using client-centred therapy, which means she focuses on understanding your experience and reflecting it back so you feel heard. This approach helps when people are facing grief, low self-esteem, relationship stress or uncertainty about life choices.

She also draws on her long nursing background when supporting people with chronic illness, caregiver stress or cancer-related emotions, bringing practical empathy and attention to how physical health and feelings connect. That combination can be useful when managing sleep problems, chronic pain or the emotional impact of long-term conditions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Clair will talk with you about your goals and preferences and together you will decide what to try first. The process is collaborative and can change as your needs shift.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and text-based options let you check in without scheduling a long appointment. These choices make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving and travel commitments.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does Clair help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression, plus relationship, parenting and work-related concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Clair works in a client-centred way, listening without judgement and helping people find their own solutions rather than telling them what to do.

What experience does she bring?

Her background includes a Masters in Counselling and Psychotherapy, five years in counselling roles and many years of nursing experience prior to that.

Where is Clair based and how is she registered?

Clair practises in the United Kingdom and is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?

Yes, she accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs.

How much do sessions cost?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with Clair?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.