Claire

Ms Claire Douglas

Counselor

My name is Claire and I am an integrative counsellor and member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychothery (BACP).

About Me

As an integrative counsellor, I create a welcoming space for you. We can explore whatever feels challenging, from difficult emotions to life transitions. I tailor our work to your unique needs. Together, we'll make sense of experiences and find practical ways forward. Expect a collaborative approach, fostering greater clarity and well-being. This suits anyone seeking personalised support to navigate their path and foster lasting change.

Approach

Sessions are paced to suit you, mixing attentive listening with focused reflection so we can gently unpack strong emotions and life changes. I offer appointments in Hornchurch and online in English, choosing the setting that feels safest and most practical for you. Work usually combines practical coping ideas, simple grounding and space to notice patterns, with brief tasks between sessions to test what helps in everyday life. This way of working often suits adults and older clients seeking steady, collaborative support through loss, anxiety or recovery.
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Basic Information

Services


Services Offered:

  • Advocacy

    Services that help individuals navigate healthcare, education, or social systems to ensure their mental health needs are recognised and met.

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  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Elderly

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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  • Suicidal Thoughts

    Thoughts about ending one's own life, ranging from passive wishes to active plans. This is a sign of severe emotional distress that requires professional support.

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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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Professional Title:

  • Counselor

    A trained professional who provides talk therapy to help clients work through emotional, relational, and psychological difficulties.

Qualifications


New City College

Registrations


British Association for Counseling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Counsellor

Service Area


Hornchurch

In-person & Online

Hornchurch, Essex

United Kingdom