Claire Davey

Hi my name is Claire. I am a fully qualified member of the BACP with extensive experience. I provide therapy on a one to one basis and clinical supervision both on a one to one basis and in groups.

I have extensive experience working with individuals, groups and young people. I offer short and long-term counselling.

I believe that every individual has the potential for growth. As a Person Centred Integrative Counsellor I work collaboratively with you to assist in identifying the areas of your life you wish to explore, improve or change.

I will provide a supportive relationship creating a safe space for exploring feelings, thoughts and experiences. I believe the therapeutic process can help you to form greater insight and understanding, along with greater self-awareness and emotional growth. My clients often highlight how therapy has left them feeling freer which leads to more choices, achieving a greater sense of balance and fulfilment. I endeavour to build a relationship where you feel accepted for who you are.

Within my private practice I offer supervision and provide short and long term counselling and work with local and national Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP).

I also work part-time as a Counselling Tutor teaching on a BA Counselling Degree at a local University and as a part time supervisor for a local Rape Crisis service. Prior to this, I worked within the NHS as a Clinical Lead in an IAPT service for a number of years.

I have a special interest in trauma, having worked for Rape Crisis. I also have extensive experience of working with people who present with a number of issues such as work related stress, grief, relationship issues and low self esteem. I have also worked with people who present with a number of mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression and PTSD. 

What I can help with

Abuse, ADD / ADHD, Addictions, AIDS/HIV, Anger management, Anxiety, Asperger syndrome, Bereavement, Cancer, Career coaching, Child related issues, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Coaching supervision, Cultural issues, Depression, Development coaching, Disability, Eating disorders, Health related issues, Identity issues, Infertility, Life coaching, Loss, Men's issues, Obsessions, OCD, Personal development, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy related issues, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Service veterans, Sex-related issues, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma, Women's issues, Work related issues

Types of therapy

Behavioural, Brief therapy, CBT, Cognitive, Cognitive analytic therapy, Creative therapy, Eclectic, Emotion focused therapy, Existential, Gestalt, Humanistic, Integrative, Person centred, Phenomenological, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution focused brief therapy, Transactional analysis, Transpersonal

Clients I work with

Adults, Children, EAP, Families, Groups, Older adults, Organisations, Trainee, Young people

How I deliver therapy

Long-term face-to-face work, Short-term face-to-face work, Telephone counselling, Time-limited

About me and my therapy practice

I am a qualified experienced supervisor and counselling tutor (to students who are undertaking a BA in Integrative Counselling).  I hold a BPS Approved Certificate in Supervision and offer supervision to both qualified counsellors, psychotherapists, social and healthcare professionals and trainees.

My approach is humanistic integrative and I welcome working with therapists of all orientations. I offer a creative, confidential and supportive environment for you to explore your concerns and enhance your self awareness and professional development. I specialise in working with trauma (in particular rape and sexual abuse) and the impact this can have on therapists.  I recognise the important of self care. I aim to work with you to identify your needs and to establish a pattern and style of supervision appropriate to you. I am committed to regularly reviews with you to ensure your potentially changing needs are being met and ongoing growth is encouraged.

I am able  to offer regular supervision, consultation and professional support to those in training or who are looking for further support in their own therapeutic work.  I am able to offer supervision in person or over the phone.

When considering my experience, I currently work part time as a counselling tutor at a local university and am the clinical supervisor for a rape crisis service in York. Prior to this I worked within the NHS for a number of years as a clinical lead within an IAPT service.  This worked involved me supervising the supervisors work within the service as well as a number of counsellors, clinical psychology trainees on placements, and assistant psychologists.