I’m Claire Ashby, based in Great Barr, Birmingham and am a qualified Psychotherapeutic Counsellor, Hypnotherapist and Social Worker. At Sunflower Empowerment Services I specialise in Counselling/ Psychotherapy and Hypnotherapy.
I use a range of approaches to tailor the support to your individual needs, but primarily use the person centred approach.
My focus is towards empowering yourself to make the changes you desire to live an amazing, healthy and fulfilling life, building resilience and being able to cope with the challenges that life throws at us. Registered with: National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society and the National Hypnotherapy Society.
Fully Qualified & Insured
Chrysalis Certificate in working with sleep December 2023
Chrysalis Certificate in Managing panic attacks December 2023
Level 5 Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling, April2023
Dyadic Developmental Practice, Psychotherapy and Parenting, level one, February 2023
Cruse Bereavement Support Foundation Course, July 2020
Chrysalis Level 4 Diploma in Counselling Skills and Theory 06-11-2020
Certified Hypnotic Fertility Practitioner, awarded by the National College of Hypnosis and Psychotherapy, December 2019
Diploma in Meditation Instruction 10-08- 2019
Chrysalis Certificate in Hypnotherapy and Counselling Skills 19-06-2019
Level 3 Certificate in Hypnotherapy and Counselling Skills 26-06-2019
NLP Practitioner Course with Distinction 18-02-2019
Spiritual Life Coaching Diploma with Distinction 16-01-2019
Life Coaching Diploma with Distinction 28-11-2018
BA Hons Social Work 2007
My Story
My name is Claire and I decided to train as a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and Hypnotherapist after experiencing the fantastic and lasting impact both Counselling and Hypnotherapy had on my own life. Counselling and Hypnotherapy were transformative in my life and have allowed me to live a healthier, happier and more fulfilled life. I would like to share these amazing benefits with others.
I have definitely found my calling in life and am very passionate about counselling/ psychotherapy and hypnotherapy and the transformative and empowering impacts it can have on a person’s life.
I am a fully accredited Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and Hypnotherapist. I am also a qualified Social Worker and have many years of experience of working with children and adults who have experienced loss, trauma and mental health difficulties.
It can be really difficult to take that first step in contacting a therapist, I know I have been there. But please rest assured that I am supportive, empathetic, understanding and professional in my practise. I feel privileged to support so many people on their own journey of empowering themselves and making positive changes to their lives.
I will work together with you using your own strengths and abilities to help you towards overcoming difficulties you may be experiencing. My therapy room is a safe, comfortable and confidential environment. I offer both face to face and telephone sessions.
Anti oppressive practice is very important to me and I feel strongly against any discrimination of any form. I will endeavour to work with you and support you towards unlocking your own skills and abilities to make positive changes to your life with the aid of counselling and hypnotherapy. I am more than happy to answer any questions or queries you have, so please do not hesitate to contact me.
I also offer a free telephone consultation to give you the chance to ask any questions and to find out more about the therapies I offer.
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