Clare Atkinson, BACP

BACP, 13 years' experience. Clare Atkinson helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD and major life changes. She works in English and practises in the United Kingdom.

Clare uses straightforward talking therapies to help people make sense of difficult thoughts and feelings. She draws on client-centred ways of working to listen carefully and prioritise what matters to each person. Clare also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and practical mindfulness tools to reduce overwhelm.

Sessions focus on clear goals and small, practical steps. Clare helps people break large problems into manageable parts and rehearses coping strategies in session. She supports people who are dealing with health concerns, caregiving strain, relationship breakups, and other complex life stressors.

Over 13 years she has worked with people facing issues such as ageing and geriatric concerns, autism and Asperger syndrome, blended family challenges, cancer and hospice matters, chronic pain or illness, and co-morbidity. She also addresses communication problems, impulsivity, infidelity, forgiveness and feelings of emptiness.

Clare uses motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and solution-focused methods to build on existing strengths. Her approach is practical and collaborative, aiming to help people make changes they can keep using after sessions end.

How Clare combines therapy approaches for online work