Claire Ballardie

I currently have availability for new clients.

As an 'older' psychotherapist, supervisor, and equine-assisted therapist, my work is founded on my own life experience, which led me understand the value of having someone to talk to when life gets too much to cope with alone.

Moving forwards, my aim is to help you express feelings you may not have been able to voice before, and understand the traumatic impact of life-changing events, of grief (the loss of loved ones, both human and animal), childhood experiences, all of which can affect the ability to cope with day-to-day life.

• Being an equestrian professional, with over 40 years coaching experience, I offer equine-facilitated psychotherapy with my horses alongside ongoing counselling sessions if suitable to your process.

• As a Reiki Master Practitioner, I work holistically, with mind, body and soul, exploring the spiritual aspect of ourselves. Dreams and the imagination can be very insightful in this. Meditation can focus the mind and aid relaxation.

• My 20 year experience as a registered exercise professional, helps me to understand the effect of emotion on the body.

Qualifications:

Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Supervision 

BA(Hons) Counselling

BACP Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic (Psychospiritual Model)

BACP Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling

Accredited Professional Coach (British Horse Society) (Claire Lilley)

 Exercise Professional (EMDUK)

Reiki Master Practitioner (British Reiki Federation)

My practice is in a lovely village setting in private grounds. I have a secluded therapy room, accessed by a few steps. On-site parking is available at the top of the driveway, from where there is easy access to the fields and stables for outdoor counselling sessions.

There is also a local bus service.

I offer hourly sessions, either weekly or fornightly, for as long, or as short, as you need.

I also work on-line using Zoom.

I work with clients over the age of 18 years.

For further details, please visit my web site:

https://wiltshire-wellbeing.co.uk

I offer a free phone call (up to 20 minutes) before your first session to introduce yourself and book your first appointment.

During the first session, A brief history about you and what issues are foremost in your mind is useful at this stage, and to make sure I am the right person to guide you. 

We will also make plans for future sessions, but if you feel counselling is not for you at this time, you are under no obligation to continue.

I currently have availability offering supervision for counsellors, psychotherapists, equine therapists, and other professionals.

I am a qualified supervisor, with a level 7 Advanced Diploma  in Supervision (Distinction).

The modalities of Gestalt, Psychosynthesis and Person-centred are integrated into my supervisory practice. As an equestrian coach (45 years experience) I have a particular interest in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and its value in a supervisory capacity.

Supervision is not limited to the therapy room. You do not have to be an equine practitioner to experience how horses can enrich your process during supervision, according to your individual needs to support your practice.

Alternatively, supervision in nature, using eco-therapy to enhance your experience of supervision, adding depth to our work, is available in our private grounds.

In-person and on-line options via Zoom are available, both for individual supervision and small groups (maximum 4). Group sessions can be indoors, or outside.

Please contact me with your requirements and for further details.

I offer free initial contact by phone (20 minutes) to introduce ourselves and to discuss your expectations.