Claire Bentley
BACP (Accred)

claire@northessexcounselling.co.uk

About me

Hello, are you suffering with anxiety, low self-esteem or confidence issues? Or maybe you are struggling in a relationship or have suffered a loss. If you are wondering if counselling can help, let me tell you a little bit about what it will involve for you. I will provide you with a safe, confidential space to tell me about what may be troubling you and for you to feel confident that someone is listening without judgement. You may wonder how this is different from talking to a friend or relative. Whilst it is always important to have the support of family and friends, it can sometimes be helpful to have an impartial listener to help you unravel difficult situations and to have the time and space to say exactly how you feel. Together, we can look at ways to make changes to your life and move you forward through your difficulties. I have experience in anxiety, worry, anger, low self-esteem, relationships, (including couple's counselling), bereavement and many other issues. I have trained integratively, which means I can offer a range of therapies which will be individual to your needs.

Qualifications

– Accredited member of the BACP (British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists)
– I hold a BACP accredited diploma in Integrative Counselling
– I have achieved BACP Accredited status, which means my practise has been assessed by a professional body and has been deemed to have met the standard for a competent, ethical and independent practitioner.
– I am on the register of counsellors with the BACP.

Training, qualifications & experience 

I hold a BACP accredited diploma in Integrative Counselling and an accredited and registered member of the BACP.

I have attended trainings in couple's therapy, an introduction to supervision and child protection as well as various creative therapies including sand tray. I have also attended various seminars and lectures in bereavement, attachment and child development. 

I regularly update my knowledge and training as appropriate.