Claire Donoghue

I have availability Wednesday , Thursday .

Friday and limited Saturday morning appointments.

I focus on supporting people who experience anxiety — whether that shows up as overthinking, feeling on edge, panic attacks , finding it hard to switch off, or simply feeling overwhelmed at times.

Anxiety can feel uncomfortable, but it isn’t something “wrong” with you. It’s actually your body’s natural way of trying to protect you — your built-in fight-or-flight response. Sometimes it just becomes a little too active, even when you’re not in real danger.

In our work together, we take the time to gently understand what’s happening for you, so it starts to feel less confusing and less frightening. With the right support and tools, you can begin to feel more settled, more in control, and more trusting of yourself.

Rather than fighting against anxiety, we focus on helping you feel safer with it — so it no longer has to take over.

I also offer single‑session Integrative therapy focused on helping you gain clarity, reduce overwhelm, and identify practical next steps in one structured meeting. While this approach can be highly effective for specific, focused concerns, it isn’t suitable for everyone. An initial consultation is always required to ensure that a single‑session format is the right fit for your needs.

My practice is called Pause & Reset Therapy .I’m an Integrative Counsellor and an Accredited Member (MBACP) of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, with a strong focus on supporting people experiencing anxiety.

I support people who feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in their thoughts — whether that shows up as overthinking, feeling on edge, or finding it hard to switch off. My approach is both CBT-informed and somatic-informed, drawing on an understanding of the nervous system to help make sense of what’s happening in mind and body. This allows us to work not just with thoughts, but with the deeper patterns that can keep anxiety feeling stuck or overwhelming.

Alongside my private practice, I have experience working within public health services, supporting individuals who may be struggling or in crisis. This has shaped the way I work — offering a calm, grounded space where you can feel heard, supported, and safe.

I’ve also worked across Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs) and in voluntary roles supporting individuals and families, which has given me a solid understanding of how life’s pressures can build and impact wellbeing.

I offer sessions online, or face to face in a calm, comfortable setting in Burscough. The space has off-road parking and is well served by public transport, making it easy to access.

When you first reach out via email, I’ll send you some initial assessment forms to complete. These help me gain a clearer understanding of what you’re experiencing and how best to support you.

We’ll then arrange a free 20-minute consultation, where we can talk through your responses, explore what you’d like to get out of therapy, and answer any questions you may have.

This is also an opportunity for you to get a sense of how I work, so you can decide whether you feel comfortable and that we’d be a good fit moving forward.

The first session builds on what we’ve already spoken about in your consultation. We’ll take a bit more time to explore your goals in depth, understand your background, and gently look at any patterns you’d like to move away from.

This gives us a clearer sense of direction and helps you feel more supported as we begin working together.

I offer single‑session Integrative therapy designed to help you gain clarity, reduce overwhelm, and take practical steps forward in just one focused meeting. Drawing on solution‑focused techniques , sessions are structured, supportive, and aimed at creating meaningful change right away.