Clare Atkinson , BACP

Clare Atkinson is a UK-credentialed therapist with 13 years of professional experience who works with people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, motivation challenges, and life transitions. She holds a BACP credential, which reflects professional training and registration in counselling practice, and brings steady, practical support to sessions. Clare focuses on helping clients identify patterns that contribute to distress while building skills for clearer thinking and greater emotional resilience.

She aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly. Clare collaborates with each person to tailor the work to their needs, offering practical tools alongside reflective listening. She recognises that seeking help can take courage and validates that first step toward change while guiding clients through manageable, goal-focused progress.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Clare often draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which places the client at the heart of the process and focuses on empathy, active listening, and supporting personal growth. This approach is useful for people seeking a trusted space to explore feelings and values without pressure.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical, structured method that helps identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop new coping strategies. CBT is commonly applied for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems where changing thinking and behaviour can reduce distress.

Mindfulness Therapy is another component of her work, teaching simple awareness and grounding practices that can reduce reactivity and improve focus. Mindfulness techniques are often helpful for managing stress, emotional overwhelm, and persistent worries.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and Clare works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so the work remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and comfort levels. These options allow clients to access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations, making consistent care easier to maintain alongside daily life.