What should I expect from a session with Clare?

• First of all, you will be treated with complete respect, we will have a free 20 minute consultation, on the phone, to decide if we can work together. We will hold our discussions face-to-face, in my relaxing therapy room, online or the telephone. Our discussions will be in confidence.

Where are you based?

• I’m based in beautiful Melbourne,  just south of Derby in the East Midlands. My therapy room is a private and comfortable space where we can talk freely. There are toilet facilities available.

How long will a session with you last?

• A counselling session is 50 minutes.

• Couples sessions are for 60 minutes. 

• Longer sessions are available at request. 

What qualifications do you have?​​

• Certificate in Counselling Skills in the Development of Learning (Children) awarded by OCR (Oxford Cambridge and RSA).

• Level 2 in counselling skills. CPCAB 

• Level 3 in counselling studies. CPCAB.

• CPDS's include, attachments, neurodivergence, ADHD, trauma, rewind technique, couples and relational problems and grief and loss. 

I’m a fully qualified counsellor after completing a CPCAB (counselling and psychotherapy central awarding body) course Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic counselling. (a BACP - British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists approved course).

Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (CPCAB) 

How much do you charge?​

• A single 50 minute session will cost £50.

• Couples sessions are £90.

How can I contact you?​

• Call or text me on 07851 194084 or use the online form on my home page.

Is there Parking or local public transport?​

• Yes, there is ample parking in nearby streets, free of charge.​

• Melbourne is also served by good public transport.

What are your opening times?​

• I have a selection of appointments available throughout the week as well as some evening and weekend appointments.​

Are you able to work with children and/or vulnerable adults?​

• Yes, I hold a full DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) to work with children and adults.​ 

• (Certificate number 001822783154 renewal date 15/03/2026)​

Are you a member of an association?​

• Yes, I am currently a Registered member of the BACP.​​​​

I have a disability, can I still work with you?​​

• Yes, however there is a flight of stair to access the therapy room.​​

• An alternative location in Derby centre can be arranged if necessary.

• I also work by phone or video call.  

Do you have insurance?​

• Yes, I have public liability and indemnity insurance.​

What other experience do you have?​

• I have worked therapeutically with children with and without autism in residential care and school settings.​

• I've worked as a community carer, providing emotional and physical support for young adults with disabilities and elderly including clients presenting non verbally, autistic traits, physical disabilities and complex needs.

• Ward based in a hospital, working with patients presenting with end of life, palliative care, drug and alcohol withdrawal, autism, altered behaviour, dementia and with their loved ones. 

• Worked extensively with complex and delayed grief. 

• Attachments/ADHD/Autism.

What can you help me with?​

• I work with lots of presenting issues although I have a keen interest in attachments, anxiety, trauma, grief, end of life, and autism. ​

If I call you, will you answer?​

• If you call me and I don't answer, please leave me a message and I'll get back to you as soon as I can. (I may be with a client).​