Claire Russell

I am a BACP qualified counsellor and EMDR practitioner and member of The Complex Trauma Institute. I work with adults and young people and provide them with a warm and welcoming environment in which to explore feelings and issues they may have, helping them to develop emotional awareness and increase both self-understanding and self-acceptance so that their confidence in tackling emotional difficulty increases. You may seek therapy for any number of reasons: it may be prompted by a specific event such as a bereavement, relationship issues, or problems at work; or, long-held problems that you only now feel ready to address. Whatever your reason, I can help you in a non-judgmental and safe space. I work with both adults and young people who are struggling with life's challenges. Together, we can explore any painful experiences and behavioural patterns that may be unhelpful, to facilitate change and growth through compassion, empathy and understanding. I offer a warm, safe and secure environment in my discrete practices in Fulham and Clapham, where you can explore your feelings and emotions. If you think therapy is something you wish to explore, the next step would be to book an initial appointment to discuss what you would like to get out of therapy and how we can work together. I currently have some availability for long-term face-to-face work, short-term face-to-face-work, and appointments via zoom. My areas of special interest and experience include anxiety, PTSD, panic attacks, confidence and self-esteem, stress, trauma, loneliness, depression, relationship issues, intimacy issues, divorce, family conflict, infidelity, life transitions, peer relationships, boarding school survivors, attachment issues, estrangement, abuse and grief, bereavement and loss. An initial brief introductory call is free of charge. It is an opportunity for us to explore what you are looking for from therapy and for you to see if you would like to work with me in the future. We can also agree on the session fee, and regular appointment time going forward. ​