I am credentialed in the UK with 7 years of professional work experience. I have experience of working as a client centred, a psychosexual and an intimate partner therapist I am also a clinical Supervisor in the UK.
I have experience of working in a variety outreach community settings, online and via Phone. I have had the opportunity to work with both children and adults, using many different tools and theories. proving clients with the support and tools to ensure they gain a deeper understanding of themselves and experiences.
I aim to empower and support clients through their experiences, enabling understanding of causes of stress, anxiety and depression , difficulties experienced LGBTQIA+ intimacy and sexual disfunction concerns, understanding the difficulties coping with grief and loss, fear of change, health concerns. all of which challenge an individual
I work with clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support you in that journey. I aim to respond to clients messages within 24 hrs (week days)and my availability is updated twice weekly. I look forward to working with you
Please feel free to book an available session with me
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hearing impaired, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Visually impaired, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Gottman Method, Imago Relationship Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Systemic Therapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #6779909
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Claire has helped me through one of the darkest moments of my life. A voice of reason, a different perspective and a level minded approach are just a few of the skills that she possesses. I sincerely recommend Claire and appreciate all she has done for me.
Written on Aug 30, 2024 after therapy with Claire for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Claire has been amazing so far and sent a lot of useful hints and tips and worksheets outside of sessions. Loving BetterHelp at present.
Written on May 23, 2024 after therapy with Claire for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Communication has been very easy and I feel comfortable expressing any personal issues. It always feels like Claire is standing by my side and giving me courage to follow through and explore ways that are going to help me with whatever I am going through.
Written on May 22, 2024 after therapy with Claire for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Very happy with Claire she is so understanding and makes me feel so much better
Written on May 13, 2024 after therapy with Claire for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and self esteem