COUNSELLING in Reading & Online
Welcome to Claire Capek Therapeutic Counselling
A safe, confidential and compassionate space where emotions, difficult feelings and experiences can be expressed, acknowledged and worked through.
Therapy in a safe non-judgmental setting
Life brings challenges and it is understandable that we may look for support in facing them. As a counsellor my role is to provide a safe space to help you explore your circumstances and self discovery. This can empower you to make your own meaningful choices to move forwards in your life.
Together we can explore your situation in a way that leads to fresh perspectives. Counselling isn't about giving you solutions, or advice but it can help you make sense of challenges, understand yourself better and empower you to make your own changes.
I work with a diverse community of people, coming to me with a varied range of problems. As a fully qualified counsellor I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and abide by their codes of ethical working and good practice. I am also a practitioner member of The Black, African and Asian Therapy Network.
Feeling heard
I will listen with compassion, creating a safe confidential space where you feel heard and understood. Your thoughts and feelings matter.
Respect and honesty
I deeply value and respect the trust built with the people that I work with. With empathy and authenticity, I work with you to navigate through challenges.
Working together
I value and respect your unique experience of your life, and working in collaboration with you promotes your empowerment in your process and choices to move forward.
My approach
Counselling is an opportunity for you to reflect on your life—both past and present. My goal is to provide a safe, welcoming space for you to explore your experiences, thoughts, and feelings. I believe that you are the expert on your own life. Rather than telling you what to do, I offer a therapeutic partnership built on honesty and collaboration.
Moving towards healing
Together, we will explore where you are in your life, helping you to understand your emotions and develop the clarity and empowerment needed for the changes you wish to make. Though discussing difficult emotions and painful memories can be challenging, I will be here to support you throughout the process, helping you move toward healing.
What issues can counselling help with?
People come to me for help with a wide range of issues. Here are some common difficulties that can be supported through counselling:
Feelings of anxiety
Depression
Relationship and family problems
Confidence or self-esteem
Trauma and post-traumatic stress
Sexual abuse and assault
Discrimination
Loss of relationships
Endings and transitions
Loneliness
Emotional abuse
My location
I work from private comfortable therapy spaces located in central Reading on Castle Street at the The Practice Rooms seeing clients from surrounding areas. Easily accessible, you can reach the location within a 10 minute walk from Reading train station or any town centre bus stop.
Payable on-street parking is available on Castle Street.
The car parks below are all within a 10 minute walk.
Fees & availability
Counselling sessions last 50 minutes, usually taking place on a weekly basis, and cost £60 per session.
I also provide a limited number of spaces for low income or for students; contact me to enquire about availability.
Payments are accepted via cash or bank transfer.
Get in touch
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how counselling works, or to arrange an introductory call. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to counselling, whether it could be helpful for you and whether I am the right therapist to help.
You can also phone me on 07769 426372 if you would prefer to leave a message or speak to me first.
All enquiries are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential.