About me
Fully qualified, MUKCP and MBACP registered Psychotherapist, Counsellor, Life Coach and Mentor with more than fifteen years of experience in private and clinical practice.
How therapy and counselling can help
Welcome, you may be looking for a therapist, counsellor or coach to address a specific issue, perhaps an experience from the past that is impacting you now, or there may be a general feeling that something is not quite right. Many people find talking with someone, in confidence, helps them discover who they are and helps them make informed, self-loving and kinder choices.
Therapy and counselling help you uncover your authentic self by fostering self-awareness, processing repressed emotions, and addressing past experiences and present behaviours. This journey frees you to reconnect with your innate self-worth, cultivating personal autonomy and resilience to navigate life's challenges.
Life coaching complements this by identifying and clearing unconscious patterns and beliefs, empowering you to set meaningful goals and take action toward a fulfilling and nourishing life.
What I offer
I offer online psychotherapy, counselling, life coaching, and mentoring sessions, drawing on a range of therapeutic approaches. My work integrates Relational methods within a Transactional Analysis (TA) and humanistic framework. While theories and tools provide valuable insights, the heart of our work lies in fostering a safe, ethical, and respectful therapeutic relationship.
What to expect in our first session
I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation, giving you the space to share what’s bringing you to therapy and what you hope to gain. This also allows us both to determine if I’m the right fit for you or if another professional or service might better meet your needs.
If you choose to continue, our first session will focus on understanding your reasons for seeking therapy, what you’d like to explore, and your hopes for the process. Together, we’ll discuss how we can work collaboratively to support your journey.
My approach
My passion is to get to the heart of the matter by holding a compassionate, kind, yet firm, loving space. I hold the belief that everyone already has the answers within them and is far more capable than they currently perceive. It is a two-way, co-creative approach, where growth occurs when the intention is to find new and better ways to live.
Training, qualifications & experience
I first trained in Transactional Analysis (TA) at the Metanoia Institute in West London, earning an MSc in Psychotherapy from Middlesex University, along with Postgraduate Diplomas in Psychotherapy and Counselling. Before this, I trained as a Life Coach and Mentor with the Global Coaching Academy in Australia.
Psychotherapy, counselling, life coaching, and mentoring are distinct yet complementary approaches, each addressing different needs and goals. You may choose to integrate elements from all three, and I’m always happy to discuss how we can tailor our work together to create a pathway that feels right for you.
Qualifications and Training
- MSc in Relational Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy
- MSc in Teaching and Education
- PGDip Clinical Diploma in Psychotherapy
- PGDip in Relational Transactional Analysis Psychotherapeutic Counselling
- Certified Transactional Analyst CTA(P) by EATA
- Cert IV in Life Coaching and Mentoring
- Diploma in Interpersonal Neurobiology
- Cert in Compassionate Inquiry Therapy
- Practitioner Cert in Eating Disorders and Addictions
- Cert Self-Harm, Self-Care and the Way Between
- Cert Working with Perpetrators of Domestic Violence
- Cert Assessment and Suitability
- Cert New Approaches with to the Body with Susie Orbach
- Cert With the Socio/Political Context in Mind; An Exploration of the Impact of Cumulative Trauma
- Cert Emerging from the Emergency - Onsite intervention work in the aftermath of a traumatic event
- Cert Clinical Measures
Experience
- Psychotherapist and Counsellor in private practice working with young adults, adults and groups 2013 - ongoing.
- Created and delivered six month group therapy programs working with adults who have experienced Child Sex Abuse. Program was proven to have delivered marked improvement and healing.
- Life Coach and Mentor at New Possibilities Consultancy 2007 - ongoing.
- Psychotherapist and Supervisor at the CMC. 2020 - ongoing.
- Psychotherapist at RB helpline, mental health volunteer service 2020 - 2024.
- Psychotherapist and Counsellor at Ealing Abbey Counselling Service 2014 - 2019.
- Counsellor at Metanoia Counselling & Psychotherapy Service MCPS for adults. 2013 - 2014.
- Life Coach, Tutor, Mentor and Supervisor at The Global Coaching Academy 2008 - ongoing.
- Life Coach and Mentor at The Global Coaching Community 2008 - 2012.
- Senior Mental Health Worker at NHS Mental Health Services 2001 - 2004.
- Senior Mental Health Worker at St Andrews Hospital 1991 - 2001.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I specialise in working with clients who have experienced childhood sexual abuse and / or the effects of complex trauma.
In addition, I work with shame, rejection, abandonment, betrayal, self-esteem, 'spiritual dark nights of the soul', spiritual breakdowns-breakthroughs, emotional breakdowns-breakthroughs and deep anxiety.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£55.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
- £55 for individual session
- £75 for couples session
- I offer discretionary concessions dependent on income, disability or in receipt of benefits.
Further information
In addition to my private practice, I oversee ethical and clinical practice for the team of Mentors at The Global Coaching Academy. Previously, I tutored students at the academy, guiding them through the practical application of life coaching while integrating the deeper, more intuitive aspects of coaching psychology.
Committed to supporting others, I spent five years volunteering for a helpline that assists individuals facing addictions, mental health challenges, and suicidal feelings. I currently offer six-month group therapy programs specifically designed for those who have experienced child sexual abuse, providing a safe and supportive space for healing and growth.
I am a member of BACP, UKCP, IARTA, EATA and Metanoia Institute and work within their ethical framework for clinical practice.
Claire Newman: Clinical Psychotherapist and Psychotherapeutic Counsellor, Life Coach and Mentor. MSc (Psych), MSc (Ed), CTA (P), PgD (Psych), PgD (Couns)
- UKCP registered, membership number 2011173642
- BACP registered, membership number 00950773
