Claire Simmons

I offer everyone interested in working with me as your therapist a free 10-15 minute phone call to talk through why you would like therapy, and explain how I work with clients, and to answer your questions. 

I work with clients on Zoom - I have availability on Mondays. 

I offer a safe and collaborative space using cognitive behavioural therapy to explore the feelings, thoughts and behaviours that can be connected to your current issue. Together we will develop an understanding of how these affect you, and what keeps them going. We will work to develop tools and techniques that you can use, to encourage more healthy ways of thinking and responding, to gain better emotional balance and to reach your therapy goal.

CBT therapy follows evidence-based methods; I also like to give space for a holistic approach, using person-centred techniques, and I often also incorporate Mindfulness and Compassion Focussed elements in my work.

I can work with you on issues such as general anxiety, feeling 'stuck', depression, low self esteem, and social anxiety.

I am trained at post-graduate level, with a specialism in CBT. I have worked in inner-city health centres, and with NHS patients, as a CBT therapist. Before training as a therapist, my background was in teaching in Post-16 educational institutions, and I have a good connection working with younger people. 

Post-Grad Diploma Therapeutic Counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. 

Sessions and rates:

Daytimes: £65

Evenings after 5pm: £70

In-person sessions are at Old Market, Bristol. 

Online sessions are delivered on Zoom. 

I offer a safe and collaborative space using cognitive behavioural therapy to explore the feelings, thoughts and behaviours that can be connected to your current issue. I can work with you on issues such as anxiety, feeling 'stuck', procrastination, low confidence or self-esteem, and depression. 

CBT therapy follows evidence-based methods; I also like to give space for a holistic approach, using person-centred techniques and I often also incorporate Mindfulness and Compassion Focussed elements in my work if we feel it's appropriate.

We will develop an understanding of how your issue this affects you, and whether any patterns are in play. We will develop tools and techniques, to encourage more healthy ways to manage your issue, improve emotional balance and reach your therapy goal.

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.