Hello, I’m Claire
I’m Claire Gee, a BACP accredited counsellor based in Skelmersdale. I offer person-centred counselling and draw on CBT skills to support you in a way that fits your needs.
I have worked with clients since 2020, supporting people with grief, anxiety, low mood, fertility difficulties and pregnancy-related distress. I also work with parents and carers managing the emotional demands of supporting a child with additional needs.
What matters to me
I want you to feel that you can be yourself in our sessions. You might feel upset, angry, uncertain or unsure where to begin. All of those feelings can have a place in counselling.
I will listen carefully and work alongside you, respecting your experiences and the choices that matter to you. Sometimes our work may involve making space for feelings that have been difficult to express. At other times, practical ideas and strategies may be helpful.
Why bereavement support matters to me
My commitment to bereavement work is informed by personal experience as well as my professional practice. I know how important it can be to have space for loss, without pressure to feel a particular way.
Every loss and every relationship is different. I will take time to understand what your experience means to you, without assuming it is the same as anyone else’s.
My training and professional practice
- ABC Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling.
- CPCAB Level 5 Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapeutic Skills and Theory.
- Training in telephone and online counselling.
I am an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, MBACP (Accred). I attend regular clinical supervision and hold professional insurance.
My bereavement work includes supporting grandparents after the loss of a grandchild. I also offer emotional support through IVF and work with people experiencing workplace stress, including through Employee Assistance Programmes.
Working together
I work with adults and young people aged 16 and over, in person in Skelmersdale, online and by telephone. I also support couples attending together for shared grief and bereavement; I do not offer couples relationship therapy.
A free 20-minute introductory chat gives us an opportunity to discuss what you are looking for and whether working together feels right for you.
