Claire Wolterink

I currently have availability Monday - Thursday between the hours of 8:00 and 18:30. I am available for appointments by phone or video online.

When you are caught in a relentless cycle of overthinking, your mind feels like a constant, noisy loop you cannot switch off. You might find yourself mentally rehearsing every conversation, trying to anticipate every outcome, and carrying the crushing weight of anxiety and overwhelm long after the day is done. It leaves you utterly exhausted, holding everything together on the outside while feeling completely depleted within. This isn't a flaw in who you are; it is the exhausting result of a nervous system working overtime under the weight of modern life and chronic stress.

My practice is built on a simple truth: therapeutic change happens in a safe, trusting partnership where you do not need to be fixed. You simply need a space to put down the weight, make sense of what you are carrying, and find your way back to yourself. I can provide some tools to help you get there.

My Approach & Ethos

I believe that everyone deserves a confidential, non-judgmental space to say the things they cannot share anywhere else. We all experience the world uniquely, and societal demands, family pressures, and daily responsibilities can easily wear us down, fueling anxiety, burnout, and mental fatigue.

My integrative approach combines Person-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and psychodynamic understanding. Rather than just listening and nodding along, we will explore the root causes of your overthinking, including how your past experiences and early patterns shape your present, while weaving in practical, grounding techniques to help soothe your nervous system when anxiety threatens to take over.

What Working Together Looks Like

I can offer sessions online via secure video call or by telephone.

In our sessions, you don’t need to be the “perfect client”. You don’t have to tidy up your thoughts before you speak, protect my feelings, defend others in your life who are hurting you. or pretend you’re doing better than you are. You are warmly invited to show up tired, messy, uncertain, or angry. Together, we can create a genuine, felt sense of safety so you can finally sit down and just breathe.

What sessions actually feel like

Collaborative, not clinical: We are a team. I won’t just sit in silence taking notes and nodding.

Warmth and a bit of humour: Healing is deep work, but it doesn’t have to be heavy all the time. We will bring lightness and genuine human connection to the space.

If you are carrying the weight of past trauma, navigating relational or childhood wounds, or experiencing deep exhaustion from carrying the silent mental load of everyday life, we will work entirely at your pace to help you feel grounded, understood, and securely reconnected to yourself – together we can rebuild a sense of safety and autonomy in your life. Get in touch if you would like to schedule a free, confidential chat.

Before starting Therapy

Finding the right therapist is an incredibly personal decision. To help you discover if we are a good match, I offer a complimentary, informal 20-minute initial consultation by phone. This is a completely no-pressure space where you can briefly share what is bringing you to therapy, ask any questions you might have. There is absolutely no obligation to commit to a full session afterward, it is simply a safe opportunity to ensure you feel comfortable, heard, and confident before taking the next step together.

Your First Session (The Initial Assessment)

The relationship between therapist and client is the most important element of successful therapy. Our first session is an informal, structured assessment where we can look at what brings you to therapy, explore your history safely, and determine how we can best work together.

I currently have availability Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:00 and 18:30. I am available for appointments by phone or video online.

When you are caught in a relentless cycle of overthinking, your mind feels like a constant, noisy loop you cannot switch off. You might find yourself mentally rehearsing every conversation, trying to anticipate every outcome, and carrying the crushing weight of anxiety and overwhelm long after the day is done. It leaves you utterly exhausted, holding everything together on the outside while feeling completely depleted within. This isn't a flaw in who you are; it is the exhausting result of a nervous system working overtime under the weight of modern life and chronic stress.

My practice is built on a simple truth: therapeutic change happens in a safe, trusting partnership where you do not need to be fixed. You simply need a space to put down the weight, make sense of what you are carrying, and find your way back to yourself. I can provide some tools to help you get there.

My Approach & Ethos

I believe that everyone deserves a confidential, non-judgmental space to say the things they cannot share anywhere else. We all experience the world uniquely, and societal demands, family pressures, and daily responsibilities can easily wear us down, fueling anxiety, burnout, and mental fatigue.

My integrative approach combines Person-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and psychodynamic understanding. Rather than just listening and nodding along, we will explore the root causes of your overthinking, including how your past experiences and early patterns shape your present, while weaving in practical, grounding techniques to help soothe your nervous system when anxiety threatens to take over.

What Working Together Looks Like

I can offer sessions online via secure video call or by telephone.

In our sessions, you don’t need to be the “perfect client”. You don’t have to tidy up your thoughts before you speak, protect my feelings, defend others in your life who are hurting you. or pretend you’re doing better than you are. You are warmly invited to show up tired, messy, uncertain, or angry. Together, we can create a genuine, felt sense of safety so you can finally sit down and just breathe.

What sessions actually feel like

Collaborative, not clinical: We are a team. I won’t just sit in silence taking notes and nodding.

Warmth and a bit of humour: Healing is deep work, but it doesn’t have to be heavy all the time. We will bring lightness and genuine human connection to the space.

If you are carrying the weight of past trauma, navigating relational or childhood wounds, or experiencing deep exhaustion from carrying the silent mental load of everyday life, we will work entirely at your pace to help you feel grounded, understood, and securely reconnected to yourself – together we can rebuild a sense of safety and autonomy in your life. Get in touch if you would like to schedule a free, confidential chat.

Before starting Therapy

Finding the right therapist is an incredibly personal decision. To help you discover if we are a good match, I offer a complimentary, informal 20-minute initial consultation by phone. This is a completely no-pressure space where you can briefly share what is bringing you to therapy, ask any questions you might have. There is absolutely no obligation to commit to a full session afterward, it is simply a safe opportunity to ensure you feel comfortable, heard, and confident before taking the next step together.

Your First Session (The Initial Assessment)

The relationship between therapist and client is the most important element of successful therapy. Our first session is an informal, structured assessment where we can look at what brings you to therapy, explore your history safely, and determine how we can best work together.

I currently have availability Monday - Thursday between the hours of 8:00 and 18:30. I am available for appointments in person in my home-based practice in Tytherington, Macclesfield, as well as by phone or video online. I am able to do home visits for female clients. Travel charges would apply for home visits outside of the Macclesfield/Bollington/Prestbury area. 

When you are caught in a relentless cycle of overthinking, your mind feels like a constant, noisy loop you cannot switch off. You might find yourself mentally rehearsing every conversation, trying to anticipate every outcome, and carrying the crushing weight of anxiety and overwhelm long after the day is done. It leaves you utterly exhausted, holding everything together on the outside while feeling completely depleted within. This isn't a flaw in who you are; it is the exhausting result of a nervous system working overtime under the weight of modern life and chronic stress.

My practice is built on a simple truth: therapeutic change happens in a safe, trusting partnership where you do not need to be fixed. You simply need a space to put down the weight, make sense of what you are carrying, and find your way back to yourself. I can provide some tools to help you get there.

My Approach & Ethos

I believe that everyone deserves a confidential, non-judgmental space to say the things they cannot share anywhere else. We all experience the world uniquely, and societal demands, family pressures, and daily responsibilities can easily wear us down, fueling anxiety, burnout, and mental fatigue.

My integrative approach combines Person-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and psychodynamic understanding. Rather than just listening and nodding along, we will explore the root causes of your overthinking, including how your past experiences and early patterns shape your present, while weaving in practical, grounding techniques to help soothe your nervous system when anxiety threatens to take over.

What Working Together Looks Like

I can offer sessions in person in Macclesfield or online via secure video call or by telephone.

In our sessions, you don’t need to be the “perfect client”. You don’t have to tidy up your thoughts before you speak, protect my feelings, defend others in your life who are hurting you. or pretend you’re doing better than you are. You are warmly invited to show up tired, messy, uncertain, or angry. Together, we can create a genuine, felt sense of safety so you can finally sit down and just breathe.

What sessions actually feel like

Collaborative, not clinical: We are a team. I won’t just sit in silence taking notes and nodding.

Warmth and a bit of humour: Healing is deep work, but it doesn’t have to be heavy all the time. We will bring lightness and genuine human connection to the space.

If you are carrying the weight of past trauma, navigating relational or childhood wounds, or experiencing deep exhaustion from carrying the silent mental load of everyday life, we will work entirely at your pace to help you feel grounded, understood, and securely reconnected to yourself – together we can rebuild a sense of safety and autonomy in your life. Get in touch if you would like to schedule a free, confidential chat.

Before starting Therapy

Finding the right therapist is an incredibly personal decision. To help you discover if we are a good match, I offer a complimentary, informal 20-minute initial consultation by phone. This is a completely no-pressure space where you can briefly share what is bringing you to therapy, ask any questions you might have. There is absolutely no obligation to commit to a full session afterward, it is simply a safe opportunity to ensure you feel comfortable, heard, and confident before taking the next step together.

Your First Session (The Initial Assessment)

The relationship between therapist and client is the most important element of successful therapy. Our first session is an informal, structured assessment where we can look at what brings you to therapy, explore your history safely, and determine how we can best work together.

I currently have availability Monday - Thursday between the hours of 8:00 and 18:30. I am available for appointments by phone or video online.

When you are caught in a relentless cycle of overthinking, your mind feels like a constant, noisy loop you cannot switch off. You might find yourself mentally rehearsing every conversation, trying to anticipate every outcome, and carrying the crushing weight of anxiety and overwhelm long after the day is done. It leaves you utterly exhausted, holding everything together on the outside while feeling completely depleted within. This isn't a flaw in who you are; it is the exhausting result of a nervous system working overtime under the weight of modern life and chronic stress.

My practice is built on a simple truth: therapeutic change happens in a safe, trusting partnership where you do not need to be fixed. You simply need a space to put down the weight, make sense of what you are carrying, and find your way back to yourself. I can provide some tools to help you get there. 

My Approach & Ethos

I believe that everyone deserves a confidential, non-judgmental space to say the things they cannot share anywhere else. We all experience the world uniquely, and societal demands, family pressures, and daily responsibilities can easily wear us down, fueling anxiety, burnout, and mental fatigue.

My integrative approach combines Person-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and psychodynamic understanding. Rather than just listening and nodding along, we will explore the root causes of your overthinking, including how your past experiences and early patterns shape your present, while weaving in practical, grounding techniques to help soothe your nervous system when anxiety threatens to take over.

What Working Together Looks Like

I can offer sessions online via secure video call or by telephone. 

In our sessions, you don’t need to be the “perfect client”. You don’t have to tidy up your thoughts before you speak, protect my feelings, defend others in your life who are hurting you. or pretend you’re doing better than you are. You are warmly invited to show up tired, messy, uncertain, or angry. Together, we can create a genuine, felt sense of safety so you can finally sit down and just breathe.

What sessions actually feel like

Collaborative, not clinical: We are a team. I won’t just sit in silence taking notes and nodding.

Warmth and a bit of humour: Healing is deep work, but it doesn’t have to be heavy all the time. We will bring lightness and genuine human connection to the space.

If you are carrying the weight of past trauma, navigating relational or childhood wounds, or experiencing deep exhaustion from carrying the silent mental load of everyday life, we will work entirely at your pace to help you feel grounded, understood, and securely reconnected to yourself – together we can rebuild a sense of safety and autonomy in your life. Get in touch if you would like to schedule a free, confidential chat.

Before starting Therapy

Finding the right therapist is an incredibly personal decision. To help you discover if we are a good match, I offer a complimentary, informal 20-minute initial consultation by phone. This is a completely no-pressure space where you can briefly share what is bringing you to therapy, ask any questions you might have. There is absolutely no obligation to commit to a full session afterward, it is simply a safe opportunity to ensure you feel comfortable, heard, and confident before taking the next step together.

Your First Session (The Initial Assessment)

The relationship between therapist and client is the most important element of successful therapy. Our first session is an informal, structured assessment where we can look at what brings you to therapy, explore your history safely, and determine how we can best work together.

I currently have availability Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:00 and 18:30. I am available for appointments by phone or video online.

When you are caught in a relentless cycle of overthinking, your mind feels like a constant, noisy loop you cannot switch off. You might find yourself mentally rehearsing every conversation, trying to anticipate every outcome, and carrying the crushing weight of anxiety and overwhelm long after the day is done. It leaves you utterly exhausted, holding everything together on the outside while feeling completely depleted within. This isn't a flaw in who you are; it is the exhausting result of a nervous system working overtime under the weight of modern life and chronic stress.

My practice is built on a simple truth: therapeutic change happens in a safe, trusting partnership where you do not need to be fixed. You simply need a space to put down the weight, make sense of what you are carrying, and find your way back to yourself. I can provide some tools to help you get there.

My Approach & Ethos

I believe that everyone deserves a confidential, non-judgmental space to say the things they cannot share anywhere else. We all experience the world uniquely, and societal demands, family pressures, and daily responsibilities can easily wear us down, fueling anxiety, burnout, and mental fatigue.

My integrative approach combines Person-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and psychodynamic understanding. Rather than just listening and nodding along, we will explore the root causes of your overthinking, including how your past experiences and early patterns shape your present, while weaving in practical, grounding techniques to help soothe your nervous system when anxiety threatens to take over.

What Working Together Looks Like

I can offer sessions online via secure video call or by telephone.

In our sessions, you don’t need to be the “perfect client”. You don’t have to tidy up your thoughts before you speak, protect my feelings, defend others in your life who are hurting you. or pretend you’re doing better than you are. You are warmly invited to show up tired, messy, uncertain, or angry. Together, we can create a genuine, felt sense of safety so you can finally sit down and just breathe.

What sessions actually feel like

Collaborative, not clinical: We are a team. I won’t just sit in silence taking notes and nodding.

Warmth and a bit of humour: Healing is deep work, but it doesn’t have to be heavy all the time. We will bring lightness and genuine human connection to the space.

If you are carrying the weight of past trauma, navigating relational or childhood wounds, or experiencing deep exhaustion from carrying the silent mental load of everyday life, we will work entirely at your pace to help you feel grounded, understood, and securely reconnected to yourself – together we can rebuild a sense of safety and autonomy in your life. Get in touch if you would like to schedule a free, confidential chat.

Before starting Therapy

Finding the right therapist is an incredibly personal decision. To help you discover if we are a good match, I offer a complimentary, informal 20-minute initial consultation by phone. This is a completely no-pressure space where you can briefly share what is bringing you to therapy, ask any questions you might have. There is absolutely no obligation to commit to a full session afterward, it is simply a safe opportunity to ensure you feel comfortable, heard, and confident before taking the next step together.

Your First Session (The Initial Assessment)

The relationship between therapist and client is the most important element of successful therapy. Our first session is an informal, structured assessment where we can look at what brings you to therapy, explore your history safely, and determine how we can best work together.

I currently have availability Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:00 and 18:30. I am available for appointments by phone or video online.

When you are caught in a relentless cycle of overthinking, your mind feels like a constant, noisy loop you cannot switch off. You might find yourself mentally rehearsing every conversation, trying to anticipate every outcome, and carrying the crushing weight of anxiety and overwhelm long after the day is done. It leaves you utterly exhausted, holding everything together on the outside while feeling completely depleted within. This isn't a flaw in who you are; it is the exhausting result of a nervous system working overtime under the weight of modern life and chronic stress.

My practice is built on a simple truth: therapeutic change happens in a safe, trusting partnership where you do not need to be fixed. You simply need a space to put down the weight, make sense of what you are carrying, and find your way back to yourself. I can provide some tools to help you get there. 

My Approach & Ethos

I believe that everyone deserves a confidential, non-judgmental space to say the things they cannot share anywhere else. We all experience the world uniquely, and societal demands, family pressures, and daily responsibilities can easily wear us down, fueling anxiety, burnout, and mental fatigue.

My integrative approach combines Person-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and psychodynamic understanding. Rather than just listening and nodding along, we will explore the root causes of your overthinking, including how your past experiences and early patterns shape your present, while weaving in practical, grounding techniques to help soothe your nervous system when anxiety threatens to take over.

What Working Together Looks Like

I can offer sessions online via secure video call or by telephone. 

In our sessions, you don’t need to be the “perfect client”. You don’t have to tidy up your thoughts before you speak, protect my feelings, defend others in your life who are hurting you. or pretend you’re doing better than you are. You are warmly invited to show up tired, messy, uncertain, or angry. Together, we can create a genuine, felt sense of safety so you can finally sit down and just breathe.

What sessions actually feel like

Collaborative, not clinical: We are a team. I won’t just sit in silence taking notes and nodding.

Warmth and a bit of humour: Healing is deep work, but it doesn’t have to be heavy all the time. We will bring lightness and genuine human connection to the space.

If you are carrying the weight of past trauma, navigating relational or childhood wounds, or experiencing deep exhaustion from carrying the silent mental load of everyday life, we will work entirely at your pace to help you feel grounded, understood, and securely reconnected to yourself – together we can rebuild a sense of safety and autonomy in your life. Get in touch if you would like to schedule a free, confidential chat.

Before starting Therapy

Finding the right therapist is an incredibly personal decision. To help you discover if we are a good match, I offer a complimentary, informal 20-minute initial consultation by phone. This is a completely no-pressure space where you can briefly share what is bringing you to therapy, ask any questions you might have. There is absolutely no obligation to commit to a full session afterward, it is simply a safe opportunity to ensure you feel comfortable, heard, and confident before taking the next step together.

Your First Session (The Initial Assessment)

The relationship between therapist and client is the most important element of successful therapy. Our first session is an informal, structured assessment where we can look at what brings you to therapy, explore your history safely, and determine how we can best work together.