Claire Simmons

Sessions from £65, and up to £80 for in-person evening sessions

In-person sessions are at Old Market, Bristol. 

Online sessions are delivered on Zoom. 

*Spaces currently available for online daytime sessions via Zoom* 

 I work with issues such as anxiety, depression, feeling ‘stuck,’ low confidence, self-esteem, and social anxiety. My approach is compassionate, practical, and tailored to support you in creating meaningful and lasting change. I offer a safe and collaborative space to explore your feelings, thoughts, and behaviours, helping you understand how they affect you and what keeps them going. Together, we’ll develop a personalised toolkit of techniques to encourage healthier thinking and responses, build emotional balance, and help you reach your therapy goals.

CBT therapy is evidence-based and structured, but I also take a holistic approach, blending person-centered techniques with mindfulness and compassion-focused elements. Progress often happens between sessions, as you reflect, take notes, and try out strategies we’ve prepared together, fostering growth and lasting change beyond our time in the therapy room.

I have Post-Grad Diploma in Counselling and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and have worked in health centres, and with NHS patients

Client feedback:

I suffered from social anxiety after a house move and lockdown left me really isolated. I found it really hard to go out and talk to new people, I would sweat, clam up and think no-one would like me. Claire worked with me to become gradually exposed to social situations, and learn calming techniques. I can now socialise with colleagues and have joined an interest group. I feel more hopeful and confident about making friends, it's been a huge game changer.  Client CH

My constant anxiety and depression were making my day to day unbearable, I felt miserable yet stuck. Claire was really warm and friendly, easy to talk to, non-judgemental and gently nudged me towards ideas and techniques that, little by little, helped me turn my mood around. Client AM

Sessions are structured around clinically proven CBT techniques, as well as time to talk and be listened to about how you are feeling.                            

We work collaboratively to design a treatment plan that fits with your own life, interests and therapeutic goals.  

By the end of therapy you shall have your own personalised ‘toolkit’ to keep using in your daily life, to maintain the progress you have made.

I offer a FREE 10-15 min chat on zoom or over the phone so you can get a feel for how I work, ask questions, and to see if I'd be suitable for you.

Then the first session is £50. This is specifically to get to know more about you and what is currently affecting you before the treatment begins.