Claire Hodder

I currently have availability for new clients and will try to work round times that are suitable for you.

My name is Claire, I am an integrative Counsellor, which means I can adapt my approach to meet your individual needs. I am kind non judgemental real person who understands the ups and downs that life can bring. I work at a local Hospice which I encounter many different kinds of mental health issues from anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, addiction, end of life, life limiting illness, relationships, self-harming, OCD and more.

Every client is different and unique with their issues and concerns. I provide a confidential, safe and supportive environment which enables you to express your thoughts and feelings, freely without being judged and in your own time. I can offer short and long term counselling face to face and online, which ever you prefer.

I run my private practice from my home, I have a separate counselling room that is safe and comfortable so we can speak freely and in confidence.

I also work online via google meet, this enable you to be where you would like to be and not rushing around trying to fit in with work and home life. 

I can offer evening appointments online to fit in with your busy days.

Our first session together we will look at how we can work together and establish how your needs can be met. I will take down some information from you and let you know how I can work safely.

I currently have availability for couples counselling, Children and adults. I am able to offer day time and some evening sessions weather this be in person or online from my office based in New Ash Green. 

My rates are-

Single adult or child  session £65.00

Couples session £125.00

I am a kind and empathetic person who knows how hard life can be. I am non judgmental and work with what you bring to our sessions. I am not here to tell you what to do, but to listen and see if we can find a different approach to your situation together. I work with you and give you the space to work through your thoughts and feelings whether this is with a couple or on your own. 

For couples, I like to have a online call with you both, so you can both decide if I am the right person for you. We then give each other the space to listen and be heard and work together to reach your goals. The sessions are 60 minutes once booked.

With a adult I am happy to have a telephone call, and then you can decide if you feel you can work with me, and I make sure that I can meet your needs. These sessions are 50 minutes. 

I also work with children, in this instance I would speak with the parent /s and initially find out why you are reaching out for help for your young one. My approach with children is individual to them, this would be spoken about in our initial call, I can offer play therapy and talking therapy, or a mix of both. These sessions are a maximum of 45 minutes. 

We are all individuals, every person is different and one approach doesn't suit all, I like to find the right approach for you. 

My office is based in new Ash Green, it is a warm, comfortable, safe space to work though whatever it is that you want to bring.  There is parking available on the road and in parking bays. 

Unfortunately, I do not have a waiting room.

Our first session together is more of a fact finding session, this is for you to tell me everything you would like to work on and we can set out a plan of how we would like to work together. I am happy to offer an initial 15-20 mins telephone call to see if you like me and that I feel I can help you, then i will send over some paper work, this will consist of a contact information sheet and my working contract. If all of this is ok with you then we will book in a session. 

I currently have availability for in person sessions and online.

My 1-1 sessions are £65.00 per 50 minuets, 45 minuets for under 18's. 

For couples counselling the sessions are 60 minuets and are £125.00

 Please contact me to discuss your requirements.

My name is Claire, I am an integrative Counsellor, which means I can adapt my approach to meet your individual needs. I am kind, and non judgemental, and I am a real person. I work at a local Hospice which I encounter many different kinds of mental health issues from anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, addiction, end of life, life limiting illness, relationships, self-harming, OCD and more.

Every client is different and unique with their issues and concerns. I provide a confidential, safe and supportive environment which enables you to express your thoughts and feelings, freely without being judged and in your own time. I can offer short and long term counselling face to face and online, which ever you prefer. 

My counselling room is in my home, it is a nice safe comfortable space for us to be able to speak freely. I also work online. These days our lives are so busy we say we don't have time to help ourselves, this gives you the opportunity to stay in your comfortable space and still get to be able to speak to someone without the added stress of getting there. 

I am happy to do evening appointments online to fit in with your busy days at School, work or at home.

I can offer weekend appointments if required.

On our first session, I would take some details from you and explain how we can work together. We would discuss how many sessions you would like to book in for and arrange a time and a day that suits you.