Clarissa Larsen

I offer flexible hours, in person or online, daytime and evening. 

Please do call or text me if you would like to arrange a free initial conversation or for further details please see my website

https://clarissalarsencounselling.co.uk/

It is important that you feel happy with the counsellor you choose, as the relationship between a counsellor and a client is at the core of counselling’s success. 

I offer our first session for a reduced fee of £40 to give you the opportunity to decide whether you want to work with me.

I also work with student counsellors and offer a reduced fee - please contact me to discuss.

If you are struggling with something, feeling anxious, overwhelmed or simply stuck, it can help to talk. 

People seek counselling for many different reasons – I can provide you with a safe, confidential and comfortable space for you to explore whatever issues you are experiencing.

• I am a BACP registered, fully qualified and experienced counsellor. My experience includes:
• Working with people on a range of issues, including anxiety and depression, low self-esteem and confidence, ADHD, fertility, menopause, loss and bereavement and difficulties with family and relationships 
• Over 10 years as a health and wellbeing manager across both Public Health and the NHS.  
• Volunteering and working with charities including Cruse Bereavement Care, Victim Support, and Off the Record (a specialist counselling service for children and young people). 
• Specialist Pregnancy and Infant Loss Practitioner trained. 

• My private practice is in a comfortable room, overlooking the garden in Wallington.

  I am less than 5 minutes’ walk from Wallington rail station, bordering Carshalton. Private parking is available and I am near several bus routes, so easily accessible from Sutton, Hackbridge, Morden as well as Croydon and South London.

• I offer in-person sessions, as well as online or telephone, daytime and evenings.
• I offer our first session at a reduced fee.
• I am experienced in working with student and trainee counsellors.                                                                                                                                                                

If you would like to ask any questions, or just get more information, please do contact me either by phone, text or email. I will be happy to talk things through. 

I offer a comfortable, supportive and safe environment for us to work together.

I work in an integrative way, meaning that I use a range of therapeutic approaches depending on your individual issues and needs.

I am happy to work with you on a short-term or long-term basis, and we can discuss this when we meet. 

Whatever you decide, you are not committed to any set number of sessions - some people find that just a few sessions are helpful, others continue for longer.

You can bring anything at all to our sessions. You might be experiencing anxiety or feel that you are not able to move forward with your life. 

Counselling can help to open up possibilities for change, supporting you to live your life as you want. 

Some of the issues that counselling might help with include:

• overcoming worry and anxiety
• building self-esteem and confidence
• tackling depression and low mood
• coping with loss and bereavement
• living with ADHD
• dealing with life changes
• experiencing fertility issues
• improving relationships
• addressing self-harm
• exploring identity
• tackling poor sleep
• coming to terms with trauma
• achieving personal growth

In our first session, you can talk about what has brought you to counselling and what you want to get from it. You can ask any questions and decide if you are happy to work with me.

How do I know whether counselling will help me?

I offer a first session for a reduced fee of £40 which will give you the opportunity to decide whether you want to work with me. The relationship between a counsellor and a client is at the core of counselling’s success, so it is important that you feel happy with the counsellor you choose.

How long does a session last?

The initial and subsequent sessions are usually 50 minutes long.

How many sessions will I need?

It will be your choice – some people find that a few sessions help them, particularly if they have a specific issue. Other people choose to continue for longer.

How does confidentiality work?

As a registered member of BACP (the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) I adhere to their Ethical Framework for counsellors and their guidance on confidentiality. 

As a BACP registered counsellor I also have regular professional supervision where confidentiality of clients is strictly maintained.

Will my details be kept safely?

I comply with data protection requirements and keep all client details secure. 

I have a current DBS certificate and my practice is fully insured.

I have a privacy statement which is available on request.