Dr Claire Oakeley

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Psychotherapy & counselling in West Wickham in Kent & online nationwide

A warm welcome

I offer psychotherapy and clinical supervision in Kent and online nationwide

Counselling and therapy for individuals in a safe, comfortable and private setting

There are times when life can be tough and you may feel that you need some professional support to help you through life’s challenges. Therapy provides a space to openly share and explore these difficulties and helps to facilitate the search for answers and ways of coping. I provide a safe, confidential space in which to explore life's dilemmas and challenges.

I adopt a relational approach to practice which puts your needs at the very heart of the work. I practice from a non-judgemental perspective, viewing difficulties as life’s challenges, rather than disorders. Together we can look at the choices and possibilities arising from your current situation - and work towards understanding your options and what you might like from life.

I am a covid-conscious therapist and recognise that we are living through uncertain times amidst an ongoing pandemic. I offer sessions online, by phone or in a large well-ventilated room with a HEPA filter in West Wickham, Kent.

Areas in which I work include:

Anxiety

Depression

Postnatal anxiety and depression

Birth trauma

Baby loss

Stress

Menopause

Relationship issues

Grief, loss and bereavement

Problems with confidence or self-esteem

Physical illness

Difficulties at work

Life transitions

Retirement

Family issues

Neurodiversity

I also specialise in working with mothers – please see Maternal support for further details.

“Thank you for all the help, support and encouragement you have given me. I now have the tools to live life and cope with it. I can't put into words just how much you've helped me and changed my life. You haven't just improved things for me, but for my family and friends also.”

“On the advice of my GP I referred myself for counselling. It made a huge difference - especially being able to talk about personal issues and feelings. I've come away sleeping better and feeling less anxious. Thank you."

"Claire has helped me enormously. The tears are under control, humour and balance have returned to my life. My husband and children are benefiting from a much happier mum and wife. Thank you so, so much. You have helped me more than I could have imagined."

"I would definitely recommend Claire to others. The sessions were good value for money and had a great balance of focus and flexibility. I feel more confident in my decisions and find it much easier to contain my feelings. Claire was extremely empathetic and put me at great ease"

Sessions

Choosing the right therapist is important. To help with this, I offer a complimentary 20 minute telephone or Zoom consultation where you can tell me about your situation and ask any questions you may have about the therapy process or my professional experience.


If you decide to proceed with sessions, we can set a convenient date and time. I usually suggest we start with 6 sessions and then review your needs. I offer both short and long-term therapy, depending on your circumstances.

Fees

Fees vary depending on whether we work online, by phone or in-person.

  • In-person sessions - £70
  • Online and telephone sessions - £65
  • Concessionary rates (students in training) - £60

Please note all sessions last 50 minutes.

Appointments cancelled with less than 48 hours’ notice will incur a charge.

My location

In-person sessions take place at my private practice in West Wickham, Kent.

This location is within easy reach of Bromley, Beckenham and Shortlands. There is free parking outside the therapy room and it is also a 2 minute walk from West Wickham train station.

I also provide sessions online or by telephone to clients located anywhere across the UK. Please contact me for further details.

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