"With each book, Claire Williamson’s poetry draws closer to the true and unselfconscious marriage of the mythic and the personal. The sometimes painfully raw material of a life gains depth and resonance, while the figures of myth draw closer, to inhabit tender, energetic bodies in this world – bodies that may be endangered, may be dangerous, and may be our own."

"As a mentor, Claire combines empathic therapeutic presence, skill as a writer and knowledge of the field. She supported me through a challenging and transformative time; getting alongside me with steady guidance, encouragement and wisdom; enabling me to stay with the writing process, through editing to publication. She was intuitive and sensitive to my experience and style, rather than being prescriptive. I was new to the field of writing, and I found her feedback digestible and relevant. She helped me build my confidence and improve my writing. I would highly recommend her as a mentor."

"As well as skills, Claire brings many personal qualities to teaching and facilitation, including care, passion for writing, insight and attentive listening."

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I have seen many examples of students’ appreciation of Claire's work with them indicating how she has inspired, motivated and guided them and enabled their writing to flourish."