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Counselling and Psychotherapy

For whatever reason you find yourself on this page, please be assured you are not alone.  Life can present us with all sorts of experiences, and often we need support to manage well. This is normal. 

 

It is also not uncommon to want to get to know ourselves better, to understand why we are the way we are, why we do the things we do and to make sense of our lives. Understanding ourselves and others better can bring helpful insights and opportunities to live differently, if we want to. We all have the right to an enjoyable, peaceful existence with meaning and care. 

Sometimes people come because things are very hard; perhaps overwhelming and painful, it's difficult to cope and challenging to know the way forward. It is important that you are met in this place with knowledge, skill and the personal qualities that support healing. It's not only ok to reach out, but oftentimes it's the best thing you can do for yourself. 

 

All therapy tutors at Epione and in the wider training collaboration are practicising therapists. We offer empathic therapy, understanding and care, to ensure your needs are met, and your aims supported. At the heart of our practice is a recognition of the importance of you feeling understood, safe and accepted. We offer a space for you to explore with curiosity, safe from judgement. Overall, we aim to offer compassionate interventions and therapy respectful of who you are, your history, journey and choices. 

Claire provides online counselling and psychotherapy for people wanting support with anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, stress and relationship difficulties. She specialises in under 18s, neurodivergence, disability and trauma, and is an LGBTQ ally.

If you are looking for therapy in another specialised area, please see the profiles of other therapists in our team and Claire will forward your referral.

Email:  claire@epionetherapy.co.uk

Claire Ward MBACP

Adv Dip Psy, Adv Cert, Dip Couns, Dip Couns Teen, Dip Sup, FdA

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Qualifications

 

Postgraduate Level 7:

  • Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy  

  • Level 7 Advanced Certificate in Working With Children and Adolescents 

  • Level 7 Child Development and Observation Studies 

 

Undergraduate:

  • Level 6 Diploma in Clinical Supervision 

  • Level 6 Diploma in Transactional Analysis Counselling 

  • Level 6 Diploma in Counselling Teenagers

  • Level 5 Foundation Degree in Childhood Studies with Special Education Needs Specialism

 

Claire is in the process of taking exams for  UKCP registration (SCoPEd column C).

 

A proud member of the:

Counselling and Psychotherapy Training Collaborative

A community of independent training providers offering excellence in therapy training across Kent

Training Provider Member of the:

National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)

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