Counselling in Essex
People in demanding roles often look after everyone else first. I offer a confidential space for professionals to step back, process what they carry and protect their wellbeing.
Understanding
I work with people in demanding roles, including teachers, police and emergency services, NHS and social care staff, prison staff, managers, executives and fellow counsellors.
With my own background in public-sector and complex settings, I understand the pressures of responsibility, risk and constant demand.
Who I work with
People who care for others, lead teams or carry heavy responsibility are often the least likely to ask for help for themselves.
I understand the pressure of public-sector, high-risk and caring roles, and I offer a private space just for you.
Why people wait
There are many understandable reasons people put off getting support.
Worry about what it might say about you or your role.
Concern about how colleagues or employers might see you.
Feeling you have to be the strong one for everyone else.
Believing you should be able to cope on your own.
Not knowing who is safe to talk to.
Believing there is never a good moment to stop.
Specialist understanding
My background in management, leadership, public-sector services and the Prison Service, as well as teaching counsellors, helps me understand the pressures you face.
Related support: clinical supervision and trauma counselling.
How I help
Support shaped around you, your history and your goals, with no one-size-fits-all approach.
Building sustainable ways to cope with pressure.
Protecting your time, energy and wellbeing.
Space to think and make decisions with more confidence.
What to expect
Reach out by phone or email, whatever feels easiest. There is no pressure and no obligation.
A chance to talk about what brings you here and see whether it feels like the right fit.
If you decide to continue, we meet regularly and work at a pace that feels right.
Questions
No. Sessions are confidential and private, within the usual limits we discuss at the start.
Yes. Looking after your own wellbeing helps you sustain the work.
Please get in touch to discuss what is available.
Yes. We can work with the effects of difficult incidents and ongoing pressure.
Yes. Sessions are private, within the usual limits of counselling confidentiality, which we go through at the start.
Yes. We can look at what is driving it, what you need, and how to recover sustainably.
Explore further
More detail on specific areas of this work.
Caring for others who are suffering can take a toll.
About Clare Kiernan
I bring over 25 years of counselling experience across community services, the Prison Service, Essex County Council and private practice. I tailor my work to each person, with a compassionate, collaborative and evidence-informed approach.
Related support:
You don't have to do this alone
Get in touch to talk about how I can support you. There is no pressure and no obligation.