Clair Atkinson, BACP
- Client-centered approach
- Registered nurse background
- International online sessions
About Clair Atkinson
Clair supports people managing stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, low motivation, self-esteem and confidence concerns, depression, relationship and family difficulties, and issues related to LGBT identity. She also works with challenges such as eating and sleeping problems, parenting and intimacy-related issues, anger, career transitions, compassion fatigue, and ADHD, alongside additional focuses including attachment and abandonment, body image, chronic illness and pain, communication problems, dissociation, guilt and shame, and caregiver stress.
Her practice is grounded in a client-centered approach that places the person as the expert of their own story. Clair emphasizes respectful listening, empathy, and support rather than offering prescriptive advice or solving problems for clients. She aims to empower people to make decisions that feel right for them and to build on their existing strengths when coping with difficult emotions and life changes. Clair brings her whole self to the therapeutic relationship, offering steady professional support during times of transition and recovery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Clair Atkinson have?
Clair Atkinson has five years of experience working in counselling and psychotherapy settings, and she also has thirty-three years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
Is Clair Atkinson a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds the BACP credential, which indicates membership in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Clair Atkinson provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Clair Atkinson located?
Clair Atkinson is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Clair Atkinson as my therapist?
You can work with Clair Atkinson through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Clair Atkinson work with international clients?
Yes, Clair Atkinson works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Clair Atkinson cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Client-Centered Care and Flexible Online Support
Clair's practice emphasizes Client-Centered Therapy, an approach that prioritizes compassionate, non-directive listening and supports clients in exploring their thoughts and feelings at their own pace. This approach is helpful for issues such as anxiety, grief, trauma, self-esteem and relationship difficulties because it creates space for clients to identify their values and strengths and to make decisions that fit their lives.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Clair collaborates with each person to determine which methods and pacing feel most useful, taking into account their needs, goals and preferences. The process is shared and adaptive, with the therapist and client working together to refine the path forward.
Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging offers practical flexibility, making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules or to access support from different locations. Working with registered professionals and therapists in these formats can maintain continuity of care, reduce travel time and allow clients to choose the communication style that feels most comfortable and effective for them.