Claire Lakey Counselling What I can help you with
There are times when the future feels closed. When life has been overwhelming, traumatic, or simply too much for too long, hope can feel like a dangerous thing, something we don’t trust ourselves to reach for. Because what if we hope and it doesn’t work out? What if we open our heart, just a little, and life crushes it again? What if we simply can’t bear more disappointment? It makes sense. It’s not weakness, it's wisdom born from experience.
Therapy provides a confidential and supportive environment to explore difficult experiences, emotions or questions about life, identity and relationships. Here's a closer look at the areas I specialise in and how I can support you.
I’m a registered and accredited member National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS),
Anxiety and Overthinking
If anxiety or constant overthinking leaves you feeling exhausted, stuck or overwhelmed, therapy can help you gently understand what's beneath these feelings. We'll work together on practical ways to soothe anxiety, calm your busy mind and build lasting confidence.
Life Transitions and Change
Significant life changes - like loss, job changes, relationship shifts, or new phases in life, can feel deeply unsettling. Together, we'll explore the uncertainty that you're feeling, create space for clarity and support you in finding new direction and meaning again.
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Reconnecting After Difficult Experiences
After trauma, loss or long periods of difficulty, you might feel disconnected from yourself, others or your future. I offer gentle, supportive therapy to help you safely reconnect with yourself, your emotions and your capacity for joy, meaning and hope.
Burnout and Emotional Exhaustion
Burnout often shows up as deep exhaustion, numbness, or a loss of motivation - even about things you once enjoyed. I can help you safetly explore these feelings, set healthy boundaries and rebuild your energy and sense of self.
Low Confidence and Inner Criticism
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Many people carry a critical inner voice that undermines their confidence. Transactional Analysis provides a compassionate space to explore why this voice is there, gently challenge self-critical beliefs and build genuine lasting self-esteem.
Practical Information
Sessions typically on-line weekly or fortnightly, each lasting 50mins. Text, call or email to arrange a free 30 minute Zoom session to see if we're a good fit.
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clairelakeycounselling@outlook.com
text or phone 07900 932 064
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Testimonials
J-45, East Dulwich
I used to put everyone else first, especially my children, and never made time for myself and burnt myself out. With Claire’s support, I’m finally learning to prioritise myself and feeling less guilty and even more open to doing things with friends. I feel less exhausted and a bit more optimistic about life. Working together helps me keep on track."