Claire Tootill

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Hi, my name is Claire at Treetops Therapy, thank you for looking at my profile.

I use a blend of person-centred approach (focusing on you and the changes you want to make) and psychodynamic approach (valuing the relationship between past and present) according to the needs and perspectives of my clients.

I also work closely with a Reiki & Indian head massage therapist. Reiki is an energy healing technique that promotes relaxation, reduces stress and anxiety.

My approach is warm and open and my role is to create a safe, non-judgemental, reflective and accepting space to support and empower you.

There are times in our lives when we struggle to cope and make sense of what’s going on for us. It can be very isolating to suffer without feeling heard, understood or helped. In my counselling room I will offer you a safe place to talk, to unburden and to feel heard and understood. We will be able to work together on the things that are troubling you either as an individual or as a couple.

Life can be overwhelming at times where you feel alone and not believe you have anyone to talk to, friends and family are not always available or the best people to speak with to get unbiased support. My service is completely confidential, you can be yourself and express whatever you may be feeling.

I believe effective therapy is based on the relationship between the client and counsellor and is therefore, important that you choose a counsellor that you feel comfortable with.

We are all different and I will adapt to suit your needs. I consider the relationship between the counsellor and the client to be essential to the therapeutic process and my principle concern is you - your emotional and psychological well-being and how I might best support you through all that you are experiencing.

I work with individuals and couples from a quiet private room in my home which has ample parking as well as being easily accessible by bus routes from the local surrounding areas.

I am working face to face if that works for you and I’m also happy to work together using Teams.

As an impartial third party, I will have your best interests at heart. The talking therapy process can be healing and nurturing.

Counselling can help you find a sense of clarity, making it easier to be open to change, accept or find ways of coping with your situation, promoting a sense of wellbeing and this can facilitate increased self-awareness.

For couples work we will work together to try and find ways to make progress and move forward, exploring what already works well and finding different ways to communicate with each other. Some couples decide they don’t want to stay together, and when this happens, it’s helpful through therapy to be able to make this transition. 

I believe that it is a strength, not a weakness, to seek help when we need it and understand that it takes courage to enter counselling for the first time.

During our first session together, I will carry out an assessment by asking questions and taking notes and exploring what you wish to obtain from your counselling sessions and what your goals are. Together we can work on achieving those goals and I will provide tools for you that you can continue to use in your everyday life.

You may feel apprehensive, anxious or a discomfort before starting therapy. Our first session will be an opportunity for you to ask any questions you may have about the process and to look at the ways we can work together. It will also be an opportunity for you to share some of the struggles or difficulties that you want to explore.