Claire Kelly
MBACP
Online Neurodiversity-Affirming Counselling Across the UK | Autism, ADHD, Masking & Burnout
I'm Claire Kelly MBACP, an integrative, trauma-informed counsellor offering neurodiversity-affirming online counselling across the UK and in-person sessions in Street, Somerset. I support autistic, ADHD and otherwise neurodivergent adults and young people aged 16+, including people exploring late identification, masking, burnout, sensory or emotional overwhelm, anxiety and life changes. No formal diagnosis is needed. I offer a free 20-minute introductory consultation.
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- Profile
- clairekelly.counselling.online
- Phone
- 07976 926307
- Email
- clairekelly90@gmail.com
- Website
- clearpathcounsellingsomerset.com
About me and my practice
Finding a counsellor who understands your way of experiencing the world can make a real difference. At Clear Path Counselling Somerset, I offer a supportive, collaborative space where you can talk openly, at your own pace, without pressure to mask or fit a particular idea of how counselling should work.
I offer online counselling to people across the UK, alongside in-person appointments in Street, near Glastonbury, Somerset. I work with adults and young people aged 16 and over, including autistic, ADHD and otherwise neurodivergent people, those exploring possible neurodivergence or a late identification, and those who do not have a formal diagnosis.
People often come to me feeling exhausted by masking, autistic or neurodivergent burnout, sensory or emotional overwhelm, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, identity questions or major life changes. Sometimes the starting point is simply a longstanding sense of being different, misunderstood or stuck.
My approach is integrative, person-centred, trauma-informed and body-aware. We can adapt how we work to your communication style, processing time, sensory preferences and emotional needs. There is no requirement to make eye contact, find the right words immediately or follow a rigid session format.
Alongside reflective conversation, we may explore how experiences are held in the body, patterns of stress and self-protection, and creative or symbolic approaches when these feel right for you. My aim is not to change who you are but to help you understand your experiences, recognise your needs and move towards greater self-acceptance.
I offer a free 20-minute online introductory consultation so we can explore whether working together feels right.
Experience
I have worked in private counselling practice since 2021 and have completed more than 2,000 hours of client work. I support adults and young people aged 16+ with anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, emotional overwhelm, identity and belonging, neurodivergence and significant life transitions.
My experience includes counselling work with Wessex Counselling and Psychotherapy Trust, and previous voluntary roles connected with Somerset and Wessex Eating Disorders Association (SWEDA) and Sweet Track. These settings have broadened my understanding of how emotional distress, relationships, self-worth and experiences of being misunderstood can affect people in different ways.
I work particularly with clients who identify as autistic, ADHD or otherwise neurodivergent, including people dealing with masking, autistic or neurodivergent burnout, sensory sensitivity, late identification and the pressure to meet other people's expectations. My practice is neurodiversity-affirming, recognising the individual rather than treating neurodivergence as something to correct.
I have undertaken ongoing professional development in trauma-informed counselling, attachment, safeguarding and approaches to working with complex emotional experiences. I receive regular clinical supervision, maintain professional insurance and work within the BACP Ethical Framework.
My aim is to offer grounded, compassionate therapy that allows each client to feel heard, respected and increasingly able to make sense of their own experience.
Qualifications
CPCAB counselling training at Levels 2, 3 and 4, including the Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, completed through Sweet Track in Glastonbury.
Certified Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) Practitioner.
Additional continuing professional development in trauma-informed counselling, attachment theory, safeguarding, eating disorders and working therapeutically with children and young people.
Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP), membership number 390985.
Fully insured, professionally supervised and working in accordance with the BACP Ethical Framework.
Additional Information
Online counselling is available across the UK, with in-person appointments in Street, near Glastonbury, Somerset.
I welcome autistic, ADHD and otherwise neurodivergent clients, including those who are self-identifying, exploring late identification or have no formal diagnosis.
Sessions can be adapted to individual communication preferences, sensory needs and processing time. Counselling is also available for anxiety, grief, trauma, emotional overwhelm, relationships, significant life changes and questions of identity or meaning.
My service does not provide autism or ADHD diagnostic assessments and is not an emergency or crisis service.
Professional Membership
Registered Member MBACP British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), No. 390985
Professional Register
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Verified by Counsellingo on Thursday, 15 October 2026
Initial Consultation
I offer a free 20-minute online introductory consultation.
This is an opportunity to tell me a little about what brings you to counselling, ask questions and explore whether my approach feels right for you.
There is no pressure to commit, and you do not need a formal diagnosis or a clear explanation of everything you are experiencing before reaching out.
You can book through my website or contact me directly by email.
Fees
The current standard fee for new clients is £60 for a 60-minute counselling session.
A limited number of reduced-fee places have previously been offered on a sliding scale, but these are currently full. Current fees and suitable appointment times can be discussed before booking.
I offer a free 20-minute introductory consultation.
Separate two-hour Mythic Soul Sessions are offered at £100-£120 by arrangement.
When I Work
Appointments are available by arrangement. I offer daytime sessions and a limited number of early-evening appointments, subject to availability.
My diary can be quite full, so please contact me to discuss current availability, suitable appointment times or waiting-list options.
Therapeutic Approach
Integrative, Neurodiversity-Affirming, Trauma-Informed, Person-Centred, Body-Aware
Video Platforms
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Area
Somerset
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