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.
Welcome
Hi I'm Claire, I am an integrative therapeutic counsellor and counselling tutor. I work with people from a wide range of backgrounds who come to therapy with many different concerns. I offer 1:1 therapy, in-person and online, for clients aged 18 and over. I am a fully qualified counsellor and registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), working in accordance with their ethical framework and standards of good practice. I am also a practitioner member of The Black, African and Asian Therapy Network.
Therapy
At times, life presents challenges that can be difficult and painful. Therapy provides space to discuss and reflect on your life and these
experiences. Talking through your challenges with a therapist can bring clarity, and empower you to make the changes you want. I work collaboratively, supporting you with care, integrity, and openness during this process.
Feeling heard
I listen with care and attention to understand your experience and emotions.
Respect and honesty
I offer therapy respectfully, I stay honest and real throughout the process with you.
Working together
I work collaboratively with you, empowering you to make your own choices
What to expect
- A safe, relational therapeutic space to talk about difficult emotions and experiences, while receiving support in recognising, understanding and working through them
- Support in noticing and understanding familiar relational patterns that may be impacting your life
- A space to develop healthier boundaries, gently let go of coping strategies that no longer serve you and build confidence in expressing your needs and choices
- Compassionate work in addressing the impact of traumatic experiences, whether recent or or from the past
Areas of support
Stress
Anxiety
Depression
Relationship and family difficulties
Low self-esteem
Trauma and post-traumatic stress
Abuse
Discrimination
Loss of relationships
Endings and transitions
Location
My practice is based in comfortable therapy spaces in central Reading at The Practice Rooms Castle Street, easily accessible, just 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
Therapy sessions last 50 minutes and are usually held weekly, at a cost of £60 per session.
I offer a limited number of reduced-fee spaces for students, counselling students, or those on a low income—please get in touch to check availability.
Payments can be made via bank transfer online or in cash.
Send me a message
I offer a free 20 minute discovery call to discuss your needs, and explore whether working together feels right, and whether I am the right therapist to support you.
You can also call or leave a message on 07769 426372.
All enquiries are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential.