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Claire Thom
Counsellor, UKCP Trainee
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Claire Thom

Counsellor, UKCP Trainee

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Edinburgh EH6
07507 543375
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Hello, I'm Claire. I'm a counsellor in Transactional Analysis, often called TA. As a qualified therapist, I believe my role is to support you to flourish and thrive in all areas of your life. My approach is warm, non-judgemental, and respectful and my way of working is to establish your goals for therapy and to check in regularly with the progress you're making. TA has lots of great models, techniques and tools to help us in our work together to make sense of the difficulties you're facing. I have experience of issues like depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties and styles, neurodivergence - especially later life diagnosis.
I also work with couples and individuals from the LGBTQIA plus and Neurodivergent Communities. ​I believe that neurodiversity and GSRD (Gender, Sexual and Relationship Diversity) are vital parts of human diversity and I walk alongside you as an ally offering a trauma-informed space that honours your unique culture and lived experience.
It can be difficult to know which approach is right for you when looking for a counsellor or considering counselling. It is important that I'm the right fit, so don't hesitate to get in contact for a free initial chat. ​
Call or Claire Thom now for a free 15 minute consultation - 07507 543375

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Edinburgh EH6

07507 543375
My website
I offer both long-term and short-term therapy UK wide. I'm available Monday - Friday daytime and evenings and Saturday daytime.
I specialize in LGBTQ+, Relationship Issues and Depression 
£50 Per Session  
I see individuals and couples  
Let's Connect 07507 543375
Photo of Claire Thom, Counsellor, UKCP Trainee

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Edinburgh EH6

07507 543375
My website
I offer both long-term and short-term therapy UK wide. I'm available Monday - Friday daytime and evenings and Saturday daytime.
I specialize in LGBTQ+, Relationship Issues and Depression 
£50 Per Session  
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions £50
  • Couple Sessions £80
  • Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Bank transfer
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I offer some concessions - contact me for more information.
Photo of Claire Thom, Counsellor, UKCP Trainee
Claire Thom
Counsellor, UKCP Trainee
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 07507 543375
"
I offer some concessions - contact me for more information.
Photo of Claire Thom, Counsellor, UKCP Trainee
Claire Thom
Counsellor, UKCP Trainee
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 07507 543375

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with UK Council for Psychotherapy Claire Thom
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Diploma in Counselling using Transactional Analysis
  • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with UK Council for Psychotherapy Trainee
  • Membership with British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy Individual Member
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Welcome, I'm a counsellor in Transactional Analysis (TA). I'm also studying to become a psychotherapist. My areas of expertise include working with individuals and couples from the LGBTQIA and Neurodivergent Communities. I have extensive experience of working with mental health and emotional issues.
Photo of Claire Thom, Counsellor, UKCP Trainee
Claire Thom
Counsellor, UKCP Trainee
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 07507 543375
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Welcome, I'm a counsellor in Transactional Analysis (TA). I'm also studying to become a psychotherapist. My areas of expertise include working with individuals and couples from the LGBTQIA and Neurodivergent Communities. I have extensive experience of working with mental health and emotional issues.
Photo of Claire Thom, Counsellor, UKCP Trainee
Claire Thom
Counsellor, UKCP Trainee
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 07507 543375

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • LGBTQ+
  • Relationship Issues
  • Depression

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Bereavement
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Infidelity
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Neurodivergence
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Queer identity
  • Racial Identity
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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I work collaboratively with individuals and couples. I work at your pace and in the initial sessions, we'll establish goals for therapy to guide us in our work together and revisit them regularly. My approach is inclusive and non-judgemental and our therapeutic relationship will always be at the heart of our work together.
Photo of Claire Thom, Counsellor, UKCP Trainee
Claire Thom
Counsellor, UKCP Trainee
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 07507 543375
"
I work collaboratively with individuals and couples. I work at your pace and in the initial sessions, we'll establish goals for therapy to guide us in our work together and revisit them regularly. My approach is inclusive and non-judgemental and our therapeutic relationship will always be at the heart of our work together.
Photo of Claire Thom, Counsellor, UKCP Trainee
Claire Thom
Counsellor, UKCP Trainee
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 07507 543375

2 Endorsements

Sophie Carmichael Counselling
Sophie Carmichael Counselling
CounsellorMCOSCA
I have known Claire for a number of years. Claire's approach is gentle and non judgemental, giving people the space to come to themselves at their own pace. Using the TA approach she is able to combine knowledge theory and therapeutic skill in her approach
Arlene Struthers-Lake
Arlene Struthers-Lake
CounsellorUKCP Trainee
Claire has a gentle approach and meets clients with acceptance and understanding of where they are in the moment. She creates a safe space in which people can explore what has brought them to therapy.

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Creative Therapy
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Existential
  • Feminist
  • Humanistic
  • Interpersonal
  • Multicultural
  • Relational
  • Somatic
  • Transactional Analysis
  • Transpersonal
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Transactional Analysis (TA) has many useful models which offer a simple but powerful framework to understand ourselves and others. For example, we can use the TA model of ego states: Parent, Adult, Child to improve how we communicate as well as to enhance our relationships and foster personal growth.
Photo of Claire Thom, Counsellor, UKCP Trainee
Claire Thom
Counsellor, UKCP Trainee
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 07507 543375
"
Transactional Analysis (TA) has many useful models which offer a simple but powerful framework to understand ourselves and others. For example, we can use the TA model of ego states: Parent, Adult, Child to improve how we communicate as well as to enhance our relationships and foster personal growth.
Photo of Claire Thom, Counsellor, UKCP Trainee
Claire Thom
Counsellor, UKCP Trainee
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 07507 543375

Location

Primary Location

Edinburgh EH6

07507 543375

Nearby Areas

Cities/Towns

Counties

Postcodes

Neighbourhoods

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I offer both long-term and short-term therapy UK wide. I'm available Monday - Friday daytime and evenings and Saturday daytime.
Photo of Claire Thom, Counsellor, UKCP Trainee
Claire Thom
Counsellor, UKCP Trainee
Call for a free consultation now - 07507 543375
"
I offer both long-term and short-term therapy UK wide. I'm available Monday - Friday daytime and evenings and Saturday daytime.
Photo of Claire Thom, Counsellor, UKCP Trainee
Claire Thom
Counsellor, UKCP Trainee
Call for a free consultation now - 07507 543375