Dr Claire Oakeley

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Senior Accredited Psychotherapist, Perinatal Counsellor & Clinical Supervisor

"There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.”

Maya Angelou

Perinatal Counselling

If you’re feeling overwhelmed or struggling emotionally, you are not alone. Pregnancy and the period after birth can bring unexpected feelings, and with the right support, things can begin to feel easier.


As a specialist perinatal counsellor, I work with anxiety, low mood, birth trauma, relationship changes, and experiences of baby loss, including miscarriage and stillbirth. Whatever has led you here, you don’t need to carry it by yourself.


I am a Senior Accredited BACP counsellor and UKCP-registered psychotherapist, with over 16 years’ experience across NHS, community and private practice settings. I offer a compassionate, confidential space where you can feel safe, heard, and respected. I warmly welcome you to get in touch to explore whether this support feels right for you.

Areas in which I work include:

Perinatal loss

Birth trauma

Birth debriefing

Miscarriage

Postnatal anxiety

Transition to motherhood

Returning to work after birth

Pregnancy following loss

Neonatal loss

Postnatal depression

“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 and Fees

Fees are £70 per session

I offer a complimentary 20-minute phone or Zoom consultation to discuss your needs and answer any questions you may have.


All sessions are offered online or by telephone.

Self referrals are welcome.



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