Clair Atkinson, BACP

Clair Atkinson holds a Masters in Counselling and Psychotherapy and brings a long history of caring work to her therapeutic practice. She combines three years of focused counselling experience across a range of settings with thirty three years as a Registered Nurse, drawing on both clinical knowledge and compassionate presence to support people through difficult times.

Clair has worked with clients facing stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, low motivation, and struggles with self-esteem and confidence. She approaches each person as the expert of their own story, noticing strengths and resources that can be used to move beyond what currently feels limiting.

Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life often requires courage, and Clair offers steady support through that process. She listens without judgement and responds with empathy, helping clients explore choices and build coping strategies. Rather than giving direct advice or solving problems for clients, she focuses on empowering people to make their own decisions and develop the skills they need to manage emotions and change patterns that no longer serve them.

Clair brings her whole self to her work and is committed to helping clients manage difficult emotions with understanding and practical compassion.

Client-Centered Care and Online Support

Client-Centered Therapy is at the heart of Clair's practice. This approach emphasizes listening, empathy, and respect for the client's own perspective. Sessions focus on understanding a person's experience, identifying strengths, and supporting decisions that align with their values - a helpful way to address anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship concerns, and reactions to loss or trauma.

Her extensive background as a Registered Nurse informs a practical, compassionate style of support. That experience contributes to calm, grounded conversations about coping with life changes, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and other complex issues where emotional care and practical understanding go hand in hand.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Clair works collaboratively with clients to determine which way of working feels most helpful based on their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts as those needs evolve.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility, with options for video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, connect across distances, and maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are not possible, while still allowing licensed professionals to build a supportive therapeutic relationship.