Claire Frances Bex
BSc (Hons), Dip (Integrative TC), Dip (CBT Skills)

A compassionate, trauma-informed approach to healing. Building trust and a strong therapeutic connec

I am an integrative counsellor with a trauma-informed approach. I believe that a strong therapeutic connection is at the heart of meaningful change. I offer a safe, compassionate, and non-judgemental space to explore your thoughts and feelings.I work collaboratively with you, respecting your individual pace while supporting you to explore your experiences, process difficult emotions, and create change where its needed.

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clairefrancesbex.counselling.online

Phone

07518504401

Email

clairefrancescounselling@gmail.com

Website

07518504401

About me and my practice

Alongside person-centred counselling, I integrate a range of therapeutic approaches, including CBT techniques and somatic grounding where appropriate.

I understand that reaching out for support can feel intimidating. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, low mood, low self confidence, the effects of trauma, relationship difficulties, or simply feeling overwhelmed or disconnected, therapy can provide a space to reflect, heal, and rediscover your strengths.
Providing accessible, affordable and compassionate support is deeply important to me. Having experienced the positive impact of counselling in my own life, I understand how supportive it can be to have someone walk alongside you with empathy and no judgement.

Experience

I have extensive experience providing integrative, trauma-informed counselling and therapeutic support to adults, young people, and children, across education, community, and mental health settings both online and face to face within my current private practice. I work structurally with couples and families to explore dynamics safely without fear of recourse or judgement to reach a peacful solution.
My role as a therapeutic lead involves delivering one-to-one counselling and therapeutic mentoring for young people experiencing emotional, behavioural, and educational challenges, helping them develop emotional regulation, resilience, confidence, and wellbeing. I also provide bespoke therapy for children and young people from military families, using creative, relationship-based approaches tailored to individual needs.
I have supported care-experienced adults, offering integrative counselling, advocacy, and collaborative multi-professional working to promote emotional wellbeing, independence, and positive life outcomes.Alongside longer-term therapeutic work, I have experience delivering mental health support and crisis intervention and managing complex caseloads.
Alongside my employed roles, I have gained valuable counselling experience through voluntary placements, providing therapeutic support to both adults and young people. This has included integrative counselling and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)-informed practice, working with a wide range of presenting issues in community-based counselling services.
Across all of my roles, I have worked with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, loss and bereavement, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, emotional dysregulation, loneliness, neurodiversity, family challenges, identity issues, and the impact of adverse childhood experiences.

Qualifications

Couple and Family Counselling The Institute of Counselling (Feb 2026 Sep 2026)
Trauma-Informed Counselling Open University (2024)
Level 5 Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Skills & Theory Manchester Counselling Training Centre (20232024)
Level 4 Diploma in Integrative Therapeutic Counselling University Centre Stockport (20202022)
ABC Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills Stockport College (2019)
CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills Farnborough College (2017)
BSc (Hons) Psychology & Counselling University of Central Lancashire (2006)

Additional Training
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Training
Safeguarding Children and Adults Levels 13
Carolyn Spring Working with Shame
Carolyn Spring Dissociation and DID: The Fundamentals
Carolyn Spring Working with Relational Trauma: Dealing with Disorganised Attachment
Carolyn Spring Child Sexual Abuse: Hope for Healing

Professional Register

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Verified by Counsellingo on Wednesday, 11 November 2026

Initial Consultation

Free 25 minute telephone or video call upon request with zero obligation.

Fees

Starting from £50, ranging to £65 for couples and families.

When I Work

Monday: Available all day.

Tuesday Thursday: Morning and early evening appointments.

Friday: Available all day.

Weekends: Some weekend availability by arrangement.

Therapeutic Approach

Integrative, person centred, brief model CBT, somatic grounding.

Video Platforms

Zoom, Google Meet, Teams.

Pronouns

She /Her

Area

Manchester