claire thom
counselling
my approach
It can be difficult to know which approach is right for you when looking for a counsellor. 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 don't hesitate to get in contact for a free initial consultation 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. ​
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The type of counselling I offer is Transactional Analysis (TA). ​TA is a useful way of making meaning of how past experiences affect us in the present: we are shaped by the circumstances, culture and society we are brought up in and sometimes that can make life difficult. I can tell you more about this as we work together.
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I see my role as helping you flourish and thrive by working with the issues and problems that are preventing you from fully living your life. ​​​​​
​​​​I have experience of working with groups and individuals from the LGBTQ+ and Neurodivergent Communities. Areas of work I am interested in are sexuality, gender, relationship styles, queer identity, neurodivergence - especially later life diagnosis and 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
Certificate in Teaching Meditation
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​​Yoga Teaching Diploma
(500 hrs)
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Diploma in Community Education​​​