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Clare Atkinson, BACP

Clare Atkinson is a counsellor with 13 years of professional experience in the UK.

About Clare

Clare Atkinson is a counsellor with 13 years of professional experience in the UK. She focuses on everyday pressures like stress and anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Clare also helps people who find motivation difficult and those exploring possible ADHD concerns.

Clare aims to make first steps into therapy feel manageable. She creates a calm space where clients can say what they think and feel without judgement.

Background and approach

Her style is warm and straightforward, so conversations stay practical and easy to follow. In sessions Clare uses approaches that suit each person. She draws on Client-Centred ways of listening closely, and she uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to look at thoughts and actions that keep problems going.

Mindfulness techniques and solution-focused ideas are used to help with short-term goals and day-to-day coping. Clare works with people across a wide range of concerns including chronic illness, caregiving stress, relationship problems, bereavement and end-of-life issues, and challenges linked to ageing or neurodiversity. She also supports those dealing with divorce, infidelity, and other relationship strains.

Sessions are offered in English from the United Kingdom. Clare is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. If you are unsure about whether to try therapy, she aims to make the first steps straightforward and respectful.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	403264	February 2027

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Sessions and payment

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

Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Clare lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Ways of working Clare names

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Approaches that suit online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s perspective, giving space for feelings to be named and noticed. This approach helps when people need a non-judgemental place to talk and to feel heard. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions interact and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns. CBT can be useful for anxiety, low mood and motivation issues.

Choosing the right approach is usually a collaborative process. Clare will work together with clients to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and she adapts the mix of techniques as progress is reviewed. That means sessions can be tailored to short-term aims or longer-term exploration, depending on what the person wants.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to give flexibility. Video calls are useful for visual connection and fuller conversation. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging can be a shorter, discreet way to check in or keep momentum between longer sessions. Many people find these options make it easier to fit therapy into daily life while still working with a registered BACP professional.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Clare commonly help with?

She helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes, and she also supports those exploring ADHD-related challenges.

What is her general therapeutic style?

Clare offers a straightforward, warm style that focuses on listening and practical steps, combining empathic listening with goal-oriented work.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 13 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns and life stages.

What credentials and location are listed for Clare?

Clare is associated with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises from the United Kingdom.

Are sessions available in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Which session formats does she use?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging as session formats.

How are costs and payment organised?

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

What is the process to begin working with her?

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