Claire Avril Therapy

03/07/2026

Support Your Child Through Their 11+ Journey

If your child is preparing for the 11+, you may already have noticed the pressure starting to build.

Perhaps they're becoming more anxious, emotional, frustrated, withdrawn, or harder on themselves than usual.

Perhaps you're finding yourself wondering:

"Am I saying the right things?"

"How do I help without adding more pressure?"

"What can I do when they become overwhelmed?"

As a therapist working with children, young people and families across South Manchester, I've created a live online workshop to help parents better understand the psychological and emotional aspects of the 11+ journey.

This is not a tutoring session and doesn't cover exam content or techniques.

Instead, we'll explore:

✅ How anxiety affects children during the 11+ process

✅ Why some children become overwhelmed, avoidant or self-critical

✅ Practical co-regulation tools that genuinely help

✅ How to build confidence and emotional resilience

✅ What children need most from the adults around them before and on exam day

The aim is simple:

To help you feel more confident supporting your child through one of the biggest challenges they have faced so far.

📅 Saturday 18th July 2026 | 10:00am-11:00am

📅 Sunday 19th July 2026 | 6:30pm-7:30pm

🎟 £30 per ticket

📖 Includes a free downloadable parent guide

If you'd like to learn more or book a place, please follow the link below:

🔗 https://www.claireavriltherapy.com/event-list

Claire Avril Therapy
A Safe Space in South Manchester

30/03/2026

I broke this pot today. Not carefully. Not intentionally.
Just… life happening.

For a while, I looked at it and thought it was ruined.

But instead of throwing it away, I repaired it.
Not to make it look new again…But to make it whole and strong in a different way.

The cracks didn’t disappear. They became part of its story. This is how I see therapy.

You’re not something to fix. You’re someone to understand.

Together, we make sense of what’s happened,
and slowly, gently, we rebuild.

Not into who you were before…
But into someone with strength in places that once felt impossible.

10/03/2026

Therapy doesn’t have to be mysterious, it can be a simple, steady space that’s truly yours. I’m Claire, and I believe healing often begins with being heard. Whether you’re curious about person-centred work, CBT for shifting unhelpful thought patterns, expressive arts when words aren’t enough, or the comfort of animal-assisted moments, therapy can help you feel less alone and more connected to yourself.

If you’re in Manchester and thinking about taking that first step, I offer a free 30-minute chat to explore whether therapy could be right for you. Email [email protected] to book, I’d be honoured to listen.

How have you reached out for support before? Share below or ask a question, I’m here to help. 💬🕊️

https://www.claireavriltherapy.com/post/is-therapy-worthwhile

10/03/2026

Is therapy worth it? Short answer: yes,for many people. In this short read, Claire Avril breaks down what therapy really is, who can benefit, and how it can help you make sense of your inner world without stigma or mystery. Read the full post: https://wix.to/OjPWVyA

Have questions after reading? Drop them in the comments, let’s start a compassionate conversation.

For many people, the idea of therapy can feel mysterious. Some imagine lying on a couch talking about childhood memories. Others worry that therapy is only for people who are in crisis.In reality, therapy is something much simpler and more human than that.At its heart, therapy is a space where you c...

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Therapy isn't about just dealing with a crisis, it provides life skills to build a resilience and insight which will allow you to communicate more effectively. It enables you to find peace, confidence and composure in the hustle of life.

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We are blessed with a new year, what a privilege.😊 My goal is simple I want to be me, but I want to use 2026 to become physically and mentally stronger and a little wiser. My growth doesn't require new possessions, but it's going to absolutely require new habits and consistency if I was to succeed. 💪🏻💖