My Approach to Counselling
My name is Clare Lackenby and my approach to counselling is grounded in person-centred therapy, which is based on the belief that every individual has the capacity for self-healing and personal growth. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space for clients in Peterlee and surrounding areas like Seaham, Horden, and Easington to explore their feelings, thoughts, and challenges. By fostering a warm and empathetic environment, I aim to empower you to gain a deeper understanding of yourself, your emotions, and your circumstances. Through a collaborative approach, we will work together to identify the best path forward, helping you make meaningful changes and achieve emotional well-being.
Experience and Specializations
With years of experience as a qualified counsellor, I specialize in supporting individuals and couples through a variety of challenges, including anxiety, depression, bereavement, and relationship issues. I work with clients in Peterlee and the wider County Durham area, offering a compassionate, solution-focused approach. My training in person-centred therapy allows me to tailor each session to meet the unique needs of my clients, empowering them to move forward with confidence and clarity. Whether you’re navigating a difficult life transition, dealing with overwhelming stress, or seeking to improve your relationships, my aim is to help you achieve a deeper sense of balance and emotional resilience.
Clare 😊
- abuse
- anger
- anxiety and panic
- bereavement and grief
- bullying
- childhood trauma
- depression and low mood
- difficulty relating to others
- emotional impact of physical health condition
- family disputes
- guilt
- lack of direction
- lack of feelings
- loneliness
- loss
- low self-esteem
- obsessive compulsive disorder
- performance anxiety
- sex and intimacy
- shame
- social anxiety
- solution focused counselling
- stress and burnout
- workplace conflict
- relationship counselling
Additional Training and Qualifications
Courses I have undertaken include:
Awareness in bereavement care foundation course level 2.
Growing around grief and the implications in practice.
Understanding autism.
Working with binge eating and emotional overeating.
Understanding children’s development level 4.
Treating generalised anxiety disorder and panic attacks.
Introduction to gestalt.
Certificate of higher education in care level 4.
Working with differences and diversity.
Hidden harm training.
Helping children tell their stories.
Children’s emotional well-being.
Safeguarding children and adults.
Working with metaphors.
Attachment theory and self-awareness in the counsellor.
Introducing creative media into your therapeutic practice.
I hold a advanced DBS in children and vulnerable adults.
I work in accordance with the BACP ethical framework for good practice in counselling and psychotherapy. I receive regular clinical supervision and I am always committed to my continuous professional and personal development.
