
I`m Claire, the Founder of CPC, which is a Newhaven based Counselling and Psychotherapy service. My approach is tailored to meet the individual needs of the client and work with individuals to help them to manage their difficulties and create meaningful, lasting changes in their lives.
I have specific and lived experience in Addiction/Dependency, Bereavement and Neurodiversity, although available for many differing support requirements, with many clients accessing my services for Anxiety, Depression and Trauma. I use varying modalities to help clients use the space effectively and welcome creative approaches where possible.
Qualifications:
- - LEVEL 1 AWARD IN INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
- - LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN COUNSELLING SKILLS
- - LEVEL 3 AWARD IN COUNSELLING SKILLS AND THEORY
- - University of Brighton - FdSc Degree in Person-Centred Counselling
- - University of East Anglia - BSc (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy
- - Open University - Understanding Autism
- - Basic Neuroscience of Addiction and Recovery
I pride myself in always looking for further training in new areas, to bring a widened and robust collaboration of skills to my work.
In person sessions are held in my dedicated therapy space:
Office 3E, Cavendish House
New Road
Newhaven
BN9 0ES
* Office location is just a few minutes walk from the main bus services and train station. There is also disabled access to my office.
I also offer Telephone and online sessions, with home visits available subject to requirements.


I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), registration no: MBACP 00968346 . As a member I adhere to the BACP ethical framework https://www.bacp.co.uk/events-and-resources/ethics-and-standards/ethical-framework-for-the-counselling-professions/
BACP: https://www.cliff-park-counselling.co.uk/
In line with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), I am registered with the Information Commissioners Office in respect of data storage and protection. ICO Reg: ZB713984. Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
In addition to the above, I hold a valid Enhanced DBS