Claire Ashby-Senior

I am a qualified and BACP accredited psychotherapist, BABCP accredited CBT therapist and EMDR practitioner with over 17 years experience of working in various organisations and sectors including education sector, voluntary sector with NSPCC, private practice and NHS. I am currently available to take referrals for clients covered by health insurance for BUPA, AXA and Aviva.

Seeking professional help can be difficult and that is why a open, trusting relationship between client(s) and therapist is crucial for effective counselling. I offer a confidential space to discuss and work through issues you may be facing.

I work with a variety of issues, both short-term and long-term therapy, depending on individual needs and tailor treatment plans based on the early sessions and goals you may bring to therapy. I work integratively with a foundation in person-centred counselling. I am qualified in CBT, TA and EMDR. 

My specialist interests are anxiety, trauma, and self esteem.

I offer psychotherapy in the Dronfield area but within easy access of Sheffield and Chesterfield. I also work remotely through telephone or video call.

Please contact me if you would like to discuss how I can help you prior to starting your therapy by email or telephone.

Please note, my evening appointments are remote only.

At first session we will go through the issues you are experiencing step by step, develop a shared understanding and a plan of how we will work together. It is an opportunity to ask questions and understand how therapy can work and what you would like to focus on first.

I offer daytime and evening supervision. Please note my daytime sessions can be delivered in person or remotely. My evening sessions are remote only.

I am based in Dronfield and within easy reach of Sheffield and Chesterfield.

Counselling and CBT supervision

 I am qualified to offer supervision for counselling and CBT. I will offer you support, challenge and restorative aspects to the supervision process and provide a safe space where difficult clinical and ethical issues can be discussed and worked through. I provide support and advice when personal issues may surface during your therapeutic work with clients and encourage discussion of the unconscious processes at work within the therapeutic relationships to enable you to gain further insight into your practice. 

I offer CBT supervision for formulation driven psychotherapy for a range of individuals working in private practice or organisations with young people or adults. As an accredited BABCP CBT I offer live supervision in line with the BABCP requirements.

In line with this, I offer an opportunity to form new skills through role play or other active forms of supervision and consider CPD within your work including the opportunity to research and plan specific training for future professional development.

Supervision and coaching to other health care professionals

I offer skills and experience in supervision and coaching to other health care professionals who may have managerial responsibilities or leadership positions in healthcare settings. I have in the past helped to implement new client contracts in a healthcare service alongside lead professionals and worked with trainee counsellors in a supervisory capacity. I also offer specific coaching packages for health care professionals who may have specific areas they wish to work on either personally or professionally. Please contact me for an informal discussion or details of fees. 

Coaching/mentoring supervision

I have experience of mentoring and supervising counsellors in training including groups. This can be done face to face or via Zoom. Please contact me for further information. 

I receive regular supervision for my work in line with BACP and BABCP ethical frameworks.

I offer hourly or 1.5 hour or up to 3 hour agreements often utilised for groups. If you are interested in group supervision please contact to discuss further.

1 hour £55

1.5 hours £70

It is often useful to have an introductory meeting to discuss your supervisory needs, previous experience and professional goals. This gives us both an opportunity to decide whether we are the best 'fit'. We may by mutual agreement, decide to contract for further supervisory sessions thereafter and discuss the contract at the meeting. The meeting can take place in person or remotely depending on personal choice.