What People Say

What People Say

Adult “Claire is one of the most compassionate and understanding people I've met. She put me at ease quickly, accepted me for who I am and valued me as a person; she listened and understood where I was coming from. Talking about my depression has made such a difference to how I manage my life now.”

Parent “I can't thank you enough for the difference we've seen in our daughter. She was struggling with self-esteem and friendships. Working with Claire, she is more relaxed, and things at home feel different too; the whole family dynamic is calmer, and we're communicating better. Therapy has made a positive difference to our family.”

Teenager “I was really anxious about school and exams and found it hard to switch off. I overthought everything and put pressure on myself. Claire helped me understand where anxiety comes from and ways to manage it; my mental health is better now. She is easy to talk to and helped me work through all my problems; I wish I had seen Claire sooner.”

Adult “Claire brought kindness, and I felt supported, understood and encouraged by her. Her energy and belief in me made a real difference; she has a wonderful way of bringing warmth, enthusiasm and a well-timed sense of humour into the process, making even the more challenging moments feel a little lighter. Therapy with Claire helped me with work stress, burnout and decisions regarding my relationship and work-life balance.”

Parent “I noticed a real difference in my son's confidence and self-belief, his ability to talk about his feelings, as well as learning ADHD support strategies. As a parent, it was reassuring to know he had a place to be himself and work through his worries and anger with a counsellor.”

Child “Therapy was helpful, as I didn't always have to talk and could draw, make things and use sand trays. Claire helped me understand my feelings, and I liked the ideas I could use from therapy, as I don't feel as fizzy as I did before.”

Adult “Working with Claire helped me understand it was not just about stopping behaviour but about understanding what was underneath. I felt validated, making it easier to be honest about my feelings of overwhelm and loneliness. I now feel more in control, more self-aware and hopeful about the future.”

Identifying details have been removed to protect privacy. The experiences described by one person will not necessarily be the same as another person's experience of counselling.

Claire Connell Counselling

BACP Registered Member 420965 MBACP – accredited register

© 2026 Claire Connell Counselling