Welcome to ReConnect
Winner of the SME News Enterprise Awards 2026
Family Wellbeing & Counselling Service of the Year, Hampshire & South Coast
Providing Counselling & Support to Children, Young People & Families in Southampton & The South Coast
Compassionate Counselling Services in Southampton & the South Coast
At ReConnect, we provide trusted, experienced counselling and therapeutic support to children, young people, adults, and families throughout Southampton and the South Coast. With over 30 years of practice, our work is grounded in warmth, empathy, and professionalism. We offer an eclectic approach that draws on Gestalt Humanistic Counselling, Family Therapy, and Trauma-Informed practices. Whether you’re facing emotional challenges, relationship issues, or seeking support for your child or teen, we’re here to help you find clarity, strength, and connection. In-person and online sessions are available, including pre-therapeutic consultations and longer-term therapeutic support.
What We Offer
At ReConnect, we offer a warm, empathic, and reassuring space where you can explore your challenges and find a path forward. Whether you’re navigating stress, anxiety, bereavement, trauma, or family conflict, we’re here to support you with compassion and clarity.
With over 30 years of experience, we provide counselling and therapeutic services tailored to meet the unique needs of clients of all ages—from children and teenagers to adults and families.
Our approach is eclectic, combining Gestalt Humanistic Counselling with Family Therapy strategies and Trauma-Informed practices to ensure each session meets you where you are, emotionally and developmentally.
We are also highly experienced in working within multi-agency networks, which allows us to offer comprehensive care, from pre-therapy assessments and consultations to signposting specialist services and providing longer-term therapeutic work.
Whether you’re seeking:
- Individual therapy for yourself or your child
- Support for teenagers navigating complex emotions or social challenges
- Family Therapy using Non-Violent Resistance (NVR)
- Pre- and post-therapy support to prepare or reflect on your journey
- Worldwide online sessions for accessibility and flexibility
…we are here to walk alongside you.
Our Services
Pre & Post Therapy Counselling (Children & Young People)
We offer support before or after structured therapy sessions. This can help prepare children or young people for therapy, or offer continued care once sessions conclude.
1:1 Counselling for All Ages
Individual counselling for children, teens, and adults. Sessions are personalised, allowing each client to explore emotions, challenges, and aspirations in a safe, non-judgemental space.
Family Therapy (NVR – Non-Violent Resistance)
Ideal for families struggling with conflict, behavioural issues, or disconnection. We use evidence-based strategies to support more peaceful, cooperative family dynamics.
Worldwide Online Therapy
We offer accessible online therapy services for clients across the globe. These remote sessions maintain the same quality, connection, and support as in-person appointments.
Clair was recently invited as a guest on Fiesta FM, where I joined presenter Patricia to talk about my work, my experiences and some of the issues affecting individuals and families today.
Meet Clair O’Donovan
CEO & Therapist, ReConnect
Clair is a qualified, BACP-registered therapist and the founder of ReConnect, working with children, young people, adults and families across Southampton and the South Coast.
With extensive experience supporting children and families through emotional, behavioural and relationship difficulties, Clair has a particular interest in trauma, anxiety, neurodiversity, school avoidance, family relationships and the challenges that can arise when young people are struggling to access or are waiting for specialist support.
Her approach is grounded in Gestalt and humanistic therapy, trauma-informed and, above all, individual. Clair believes that no diagnosis, label or single word can ever fully explain a person. Therapy therefore begins with getting to know the individual — their experiences, relationships, strengths and what is happening in their world right now. Through a focus on present-moment awareness, the therapeutic relationship and the whole person, Clair supports clients to develop greater understanding, choice and connection.
Alongside one-to-one therapeutic work, Clair works collaboratively with parents, schools and other professionals, helping families navigate services, strengthen relationships and find practical ways forward. Her work includes home-based support, school and community work, online counselling and sessions from ReConnect’s therapy space.
Clair is also the creator of therapeutic resources and resilience programmes for children and young people and regularly writes and speaks about family wellbeing, neurodiversity and mental health.
In 2026, ReConnect was named Family Wellbeing & Counselling Service of the Year – Hampshire & South Coast in the SME News Enterprise Awards.
At the heart of Clair’s work is a simple belief: people don’t need to fit neatly into boxes to be understood. They need to feel heard, respected and supported to discover what works for them.
Over 30 Years of
Experience
We bring decades of trusted experience to support clients of all ages through life’s challenges.
Eclectic, Trauma-Informed Approach
Our methods blend Gestalt, Family Therapy, and Trauma-Informed practices for truly personalised, effective support.
Multi-Agency
Collaboration
We work alongside schools, health professionals, and services to ensure holistic care and ongoing support.
In-Person and Online Therapy Available
Access flexible, professional therapy sessions in Southampton or online—wherever you are in the world.
Begin your journey to healing and connection—contact ReConnect for compassionate, experienced therapeutic support today.
Address
153 Foundry Lane Shirley, Southampton SO15 3LB, UK
Contact
Phone: 07858 544288
Email: clair@reconnect-south.co.uk
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