Claire Law

Counselling in Preston

Hi, I’m Claire Law - BACP Accredited Counsellor & Psychotherapist.

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I love my work as a counsellor in Preston! Whilst I didn’t grow up in Lancashire, I’ve made Preston my home for a quarter of a century and am very much a “Proud Prestonian” now.

I began training as a counsellor in 2012. Since then, I’ve completed a post-grad qualification in Psychotherapy with the University of Central Lancashire, as well as achieving BACP Accredited Counsellor status.

I have experience of counselling and psychotherapy in a range of settings and have developed particular interests in working with people facing anxiety and grief and loss in their many forms, including estrangement. I also specialize in working with neurodivergent people, exploring themes including Autistic/ADHD burnout and the impact of masking. Often my work with clients takes us into exploring the impact of childhood trauma, and how early experiences have shaped you.

I’m currently employed part-time as a counsellor at a local university to complement my private work with clients. I also offer content writing and training services on Mental Health, Psychology and Wellbeing topics.

I previously worked as a Religious Studies High School teacher for more than 16 years, so I am very comfortable exploring issues connected with spirituality, the impact of being involved in religious communities and questions around meaning and purpose in life that clients have.

I’ve experienced for myself the impact of burnout and how counselling can be transformative. Since then, I take my own self-care and personal development very seriously and regularly attend Encounter Groups, which are a great asset to my therapeutic work.

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Having also worked with adults with learning disabilities and within third sector supporting unpaid carers, as well as being Mum to two teens, I’ve got plenty of life experience to help me to empathize and connect with people in my counselling work. I have plenty of lived experience of neurodivergence - and am happy for you to ask me about this if it is important for you to know more. 

I experience myself as calm, reflective and approachable, with a great sense of humour and a creative approach to life. I have a keen eye for detail. When I’m not in my therapy room, I’m usually in the garden, or starting (but rarely finishing!) a creative project. I also enjoy Yoga and fitness classes.

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Training & Qualifications

I hold a Post Graduate Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy and am an Accredited practioner with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), demonstrating I meet high standards of competence and experience, as well as personal awareness.

I’ve completed extensive additional training, including:

  • Breathworks Mindfulness Champion

  • Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)

  • Counselling Autistic and ADHD Clients

  • Working with Domestic Abuse Victims/Survivors

  • Sexual Violence Liason Officer & Working with Victims /Survivors of Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence

  • Working with Shame

  • Suicide and Self-Harm

  • Expressive Arts Therapy

  • Gender Variance and Gender and Sexual Diversity Therapy

  • Erotic Transference

  • Gambling Related Harms

Ready to take the next step? 

Drop me a line to book a free 20-minute welcome call, or if you have any questions. There’ll be no pressure, no hard sell.

Just send me a message and I’ll get back to you.