Claire Vernon

I am a qualified counsellor offering a supportive and compassionate space to explore your situation, work through emotional difficulties and discover new possibilities. If you are you looking for someone to talk to, are feeling low or anxious or perhaps would like help to find your way through a difficult time, I am here to support you. Whatever your situation I offer a reflective space without judgement to talk about your concerns, helping you to explore what's bothering you. It is easier to make sense of feelings, experiences and challenges in this type of impartial, calm and warm atmosphere. I value working together to find helpful ways to understand and overcome the things that are troubling you. I'm a humanistic counsellor drawing on Person-Centred, Gestalt and Transactional Analysis theories and techniques. I work to connect with all parts of you understanding the link between our thoughts, feelings and bodies, our present and our past. I adjust my approach to meet your needs as we are all unique and welcome feedback so I can support you to uncover ways forward that will work best for you. My aim is to help you understand yourself better and identify things that may be preventing you feeling satisfaction in life, to find greater meaning and purpose, whilst recognising your strengths and choices. 

Training, qualifications and experience  I have a Level 6 Clinical Diploma in Humanistic Counselling from Metanoia Institute and a BSc in Psychology from Exeter University. I am a registered member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy) which sets the standards for counselling and psychotherapy and abide by their code of ethics. I am also certified to conduct online and telephone counselling. I work in charitable settings as well as in private practice. My work is also fully insured and professionally supervised. I provide long- and short-term counselling either in person, online or by phone. I work with adults on a one-to-one basis. I practice from The Practice Rooms in Twickenham TW2 and Richmond TW9. Please get in touch so that we can talk further in a free phone consultation about how I can support you.