claire thom counselling

welcome
My name's Claire (she/her).
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I am a qualified Counsellor in Transactional Analysis (TA) and am currently studying to become a qualified psychotherapist.
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​Based in Edinburgh, I offer individual and couples therapy both in-person and online.
my approach
It can be difficult to know which approach is right for you when looking for a counsellor or considering counselling. I'd like to provide you with some information about me and the approach I take, to help you decide.
It is important to me that I am the right fit, so please do not hesitate to get in contact for a free initial chat (by phone or email).
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I live in Edinburgh and my professional life has included community work, yoga teaching and counselling and relationship is always central in my work. I enjoy being in connection with others. ​
The model of counselling I use is called Transactional Analysis (TA). It provides a useful way of making meaning of how past experiences shape and affect us in the present.​​ I can tell you more about this as we work together if you’re interested.
​​​​​​I recognise that we are shaped and affected by the circumstances, culture and society we are brought up in and I am committed to developing both a relationship and a space that values and accepts each individual. One of my aims, with every person I work with, is to develop the capacity to flourish and thrive. We deserve nothing less.
​​​​I have specific experience of working with groups and individuals from the LGBTQ+ and Neurodivergent Communities. The areas of work I am interested in are sexuality, gender, relationship styles, queer identity, neurodivergence - especially later life diagnosis, how we live in the world ecologically. ​​​​​​
I support and resource my work through adherence to ethics, regular supervision and continuing professional development.
other qualifications
I Certificate in Teaching Meditation I ​​Yoga Teaching Diploma (500 hrs) I​
I Diploma in Community Education​​​ I
areas of counselling
​Anxiety
Grief
Depression
Stress
​Sexuality
Gender
Queer identities
Relationship diversity
Life Transitions
Menopause
Loneliness
Mental Health​
Neurodivergence - including later life diagnosis
This list is not exhaustive.
Please contact me for more information.
availability
Monday
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Tuesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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fees
Initial Assessment: free
Individual: £50.00
Couples: £80.00
Length of session: 50 minutes
Concessions available.
Contact me if you'd like to discuss.
Payment is required before each session via bank transfer.
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I review my fees annually.
location
Wellspring Scotland
13 Smith’s Place
Edinburgh
EH6 8NT
I offer online counselling over Zoom if you are unable to attend sessions in person
delivery
Long term therapy
Short term therapy
Online therapy via Zoom
cancellation
I request that you give at least 48 hours notice if you wish to cancel a session.
first session
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After an initial phone or email chat, we 'll arrange a free 30 minute initial assessment to find out what your hopes are for the sessions and to discuss your needs.
We will also agree the terms of business so you know what to expect: when and where the sessions will take place, how long they will last for, how many sessions to meet for and the fee.
There will also be time for you to ask any questions you have and we can then make a decision about moving forward and working together.
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For more information, feel free to contact me.
My contact details can be found below and under contact on the menu at the top of the page.
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