Hi I’m Claire. I have been counselling professionally for over 10 years and registered with the BACP. I am a Person-Centred counsellor and I like to believe that I provide a space where you are able to feel safe and able to explore your thoughts and feelings, however difficult this might be at times. Embracing these complexities in ourselves and others can often bring about positive changes and new perspectives on life and relationships. This can enable you to become more open to experiencing the various pains and fears in a more intense way and become instrumental on your journey to better mental health and ongoing self discovery.
On my own journey I have travelled, worked and lived in South East Asia for over 10 years and has lived and worked in South East London for over 20 years. I am able to deliver a way of working that is culturally sensitive. In the last 10 years I have worked in various places, consisting of NHS surgeries, prisons, drop in centres, dealing with varying complex cases. I have also worked with children (majority in care home setting) and young adults and quite often these cases were presenting with suicidal ideation, self harm and drug and alcohol issues.
I consider myself to have a very good understanding of the effects of trauma encompassing the psychological, cognitive, behavioural and physical signs and symptoms and also the effects of untreated trauma .For example, substance/alcohol abuse, depression, dissociation, sexual dysfunction, social withdrawal to name a few. I believe I can facilitate your healing process and help you to discover that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you and feel privileged with this opportunity to do so.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Focused Therapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #267230
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Claire has been very kind, understanding and engaging. I am enjoying the journey to understand myself better and to become a better version of myself with her help.
Written on Feb 04, 2025 after therapy with Claire for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and grief
Always engages in what I want to talk about and is very understanding.
Written on Jan 17, 2025 after therapy with Claire for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Absolutely wonderful!!
Written on Dec 13, 2024 after therapy with Claire for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Claire been great exploring issues & searching for practical ideas during conflict esp when I'm suffering from a bipolar rage
Written on Dec 09, 2024 after therapy with Claire for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning family conflicts, eating disorders, anger management, and bipolar disorder
I started working with Claire a few months ago, not really sure what to expect. A few months in I can honestly say she’s amazing at her job very knowledgeable and compassionate. Highly recommend
Written on Aug 05, 2024 after therapy with Claire for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, and adhd
After few months of working with Claire, I only can say that starting this journey was the best decision, and the best investment of my time. Claire is loving and caring, yet professional, very adaptable to my needs and my schedule, I feel blessed I encountered her. Highly recommend.
Written on Apr 08, 2024 after therapy with Claire for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes