Clair Atkinson, BACP
Clair Atkinson is a counsellor who helps people facing depression, anxiety and stress.
About Clair
Clair Atkinson is a counsellor who helps people facing depression, anxiety and stress. She supports those coping with grief, trauma, self-esteem concerns and changes in life. Clair listens with empathy and aims to help clients find their own way forward.
She trained to a Masters level in counselling and psychotherapy and holds membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Before moving into counselling she worked for many years as a registered nurse, and draws on that long clinical background in her approach.
Background and approach
Clair uses a client-centred style. Sessions focus on what matters to the person in front of her. She offers a calm listening space, reflects what she hears and helps clients explore choices and next steps.
In practice this means sitting with difficult emotions and untangling what feels overwhelming. Conversations can cover relationship issues, parenting strain, career decisions, body image and identity concerns, eating and sleeping troubles, and the effects of chronic illness or caregiving stress. Her aim is to help people build confidence and coping strategies they can use beyond sessions.
She works collaboratively and respects each person as the expert on their life. For people ready to take a step, she supports practical, steady change at a manageable pace.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 392792 | October 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Clair works with
Everything Clair lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Clair lists
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Online support
Clair treats the choice of approach as collaborative. She will talk with each person about what feels most helpful and adapt the sessions to their needs and preferences. Finding the right way of working is part of the process and she encourages clients to give feedback so the approach can be shaped together.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, and they offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people use body language and eye contact, while phone talks use less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins, or times when someone does not want to be on camera. These options can make it easier to keep therapy going around work, family commitments or health concerns, and help people access ongoing support from wherever they are.
Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does Clair support?
Clair works with depression, anxiety, stress and trauma. She also addresses grief, self-esteem, relationship and parenting strains among other issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centred approach that prioritises listening and collaboration. Sessions focus on the person’s own goals and strengths rather than giving direct advice.
What professional background does she have?
She has a Masters in counselling and psychotherapy and brings five years of counselling experience alongside many years as a registered nurse.
What credentials and region are listed?
Clair is registered with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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