Clair Atkinson, BACP
Clair Atkinson is a counsellor who supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression.
About Clair
Clair Atkinson is a counsellor who supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression. She also helps with relationship and intimacy-related issues, LGBT concerns, eating and sleeping problems, anger, parenting strain, career changes and coping with life transitions. Clair brings practical kindness and steady listening to each session.
Clair trained to Masters level in Counselling and Psychotherapy and also holds BACP registration. She has five years of counselling experience alongside a long career of 33 years in nursing.
Background and approach
That mixture gives her a rounded, practical perspective on emotional and physical health challenges. Her style is client-centred. She listens without judgement and follows the person’s lead.
Sessions focus on what matters to the individual and on building their own skills and choices rather than imposing advice. Clair helps people talk through difficult emotions, process loss and trauma, and tackle problems such as low motivation or difficulties with self-worth. She pays attention to attachment and abandonment themes, dissociation, and complex situations such as chronic illness or caregiver stress.
Work with Clair often includes setting small, achievable steps and learning ways to manage intense feelings. She aims to empower people to make decisions that suit their lives. Sessions are offered in English and Clair accepts international clients in the United Kingdom context.
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
Her nursing background and counselling training mean she is used to working with complex health-related situations such as chronic illness, caregiver strain and trauma. She brings steady attention to emotional and practical needs and helps clients set manageable steps towards change.
Finding the right approach is a joint process. Clair will discuss options with each person and adapt the way she works to fit their needs, goals and preferences. She aims to collaborate so the plan feels useful and realistic.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to give flexibility. Video is useful for fuller conversations and visual cues, phone sessions can fit a short break or lower bandwidth, chat can be handy for quick check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring responsibilities and travel.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Clair commonly address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression, as well as relationship and intimacy-related issues and LGBT concerns.
How would you describe Clair's therapy style?
Her approach is client-centred, focusing on listening without judgement and following the person's priorities rather than giving direct advice.
What relevant background does Clair bring to sessions?
Clair has a Masters in Counselling and Psychotherapy and five years of counselling experience alongside 33 years working as a registered nurse, which shapes her practical and empathic way of working.
Where is Clair based and what credential does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Clair 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 paid for and what does cost look like?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; exact cost varies with location and therapist availability.
How do I begin working with Clair?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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