Claire Glover

Counselling is such a personal thing and is more than two people sitting in a room it is how they connect. I believe at the heart of the work we do is the relationship trying and finding a space that feels comfortable and safe. This may take time so feel free to read below and also do get in touch and we can arrange an initial 30 minute session by phone as an opportunity for us to start to get to know each other.

How Claire works as a counsellor

I offer a space where you can be truly listened to and understood and where we can take time to explore where you are and what you need.

Throughout our lives we make connections; with others (our friends, family, children, work colleagues etc.) or with ourselves through our thoughts, emotions, and body. These connections can bring joy, contentment and happiness but also confusion, grief, anxiety, depression or feelings of heaviness or fogginess.

As a trained counsellor I can help you through this and we can explore these connections; examine them, understand them, experience them, and work out what it is you need. Through this you will find greater insight, understanding and acceptance.

My belief is that everyone has the capacity to grow and change. Sometimes this can be challenging, but this process can lead to the changes you desire. The connection we build will ensure you’ll feel comfortable and validated at all times.

I am experienced in supporting people with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, relationship breakdown and understanding and working with trauma. I have worked with people encountering difficulties within thier professional or academic setting and well as helping clients navigate and understand childhood emotional neglect. I work in a trauma informed way, bringing curiosity and compassion to our work and helping acknowledge that strategies and ways of being that may have helped us in the past may no longer be doing so. Together though we can understand and make changes to this

Claire’s qualifications and experience

I have a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and am a member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists. I believe passionately in continuing to grow my knowledge and experience and regularly read and research as well as attend professional training.

I have twenty years life experience working in mental health, education and performing arts and have lived and worked overseas for a period of time. I work both short and long term with clients from comfortable and private rooms in the centre of York .

As a counsellor I explore how we connect to our thoughts, emotions and body. I draw on learning from Gestalt theory as well as the latest neuroscience, Polyvagal and nervous system informed practise. We are all unique as individuals and this means each counselling relationship is also unique. I aim to respond to your needs; whether this is leaning into the need for knowledge, experience, support, creativity or exploration.

I offer a 30-minute introductory no obligation appointment as an opportunity for us both to get to know each other and to get a sense of how we will work together.

I charge £65 per session (50 minutes) and offer face-to-face counselling in central York in our comfortable and spacious rooms just off Bishopthorpe Road.

Please don’t hesitate to give me a call on 07764 528138 if you would like to find out more about how we can work together.