Dr Claire De La Varre

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Human Needs Therapist

About me

Hello... If you are wondering about therapy please reach out and we can set up a free 15-minute chat. I'll ask you a bit about yourself and your circumstances and will answer any questions you might have. I'm trained in Human Givens therapy (also known as Human Needs therapy). I work with adults, young adults, teens and children as well as couples.  

What to expect in a session

I take a practical, kind, and non-judgmental approach. In your first session we will look  at your unmet emotional needs, what your goals are for therapy, and come up with a plan from there. Usually people see me for 2-12 sessions, but some people need support for longer. 

Each session is a mix of talk, practical skills and coping strategies, guided imagery, and relaxation. I use the well-known Rewind technique for releasing and processing trauma. I look at the whole person, including what's worrying you, stress, relationships, health, sleep, and work. I'll listen carefully. 

Speciality Areas

While I work with all kinds of issues, like depression, anxiety, problems at school or uni, stress, bad habits, and relationship problems, I also specialise in the following:

1) Physical symptoms that have an emotional or psychological component. This includes IBS, chronic pain, migraines, and some skin conditions.

2) Dissociative disorders

3) Relationship or couples counselling

4) Support for chronic or terminal illness (e.g. cancer, long covid, autoimmune conditions, Parkinson's)

I hold an enhanced DBS certificate so I can work with vulnerable people, and children. Please call, text or email me for a free 15-minute chat.

I have an office in Perth for in-person appointments Mondays-Thursdays (second-floor via stairs) and I work in Edinburgh on Saturdays and Sundays (ground floor). I also offer online sessions, which work very well. Most people like a 60-minute session but you have the option of 90-minutes if you prefer. 

Training, qualifications & experience

I started my private practice in 2008, in hypnotherapy. From 2015-2018 I ran a hypnosis clinic at the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry, for patients with dental anxiety.

I am a registered member of the Human Givens Institute (MHGI). I have a PhD in Educational Psychology, with a focus on child/adolescent development and disability. I hold additional certification as a hypnotherapist, Transactional Analysis Practitioner, and Advanced Integrative Therapy (AIT) practitioner.  AIT is a mind-body psychodynamic trauma treatment and energy psychology. I am a member of the General Hypnotherapy Register, Complementary and Natural Health Care Register,  American Psychological Association (APA), the Society of Psychological Hypnosis (APA-Div30), the International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association, and the Advanced Integrative Therapy Institute.

Member organisations

HGI
Human Givens Institute (HGI)

The Human Givens Institute (HGI) is both a membership organisation and a professional body representing the interests of those in the caring and teaching professions who have an interest in or utilise the human givens approach. Counselling Directory register Registered Members (MHGI) and Fellow Members (FHGI), who will have completed the Post Graduate Practitioner's Assessment (Part III) and who are fully qualified to practise as a human givens therapist or counsellor. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.

Accredited register membership

Human Givens Institute
Accredited Register Scheme

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Human Givens Institute

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

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Fees

£80.00 - £125.00
Free initial telephone or online session

Concessions offered for

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  • check_circle Unemployed

Additional information

I offer a free 15-minute consultation if you are wondering about therapy and would like to chat first. Regular sessions are £80 (60 mins) or £120 (90 mins).  Couples' sessions are £100 (60 mins) or £140 (90 mins). 

When I work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Night

Perth (in-person) Mon - Thurs. Saturdays & Sundays in-person in Edinburgh.

Further information

I offer in-person sessions in Perth (Mon-Thurs) and Edinburgh (Saturdays and Sundays). I also offer online sessions most days.

Sessions are by appointment only, and can be booked by calling, texting, or emailing me.  Payment is due by or on the day of service.

If you decide you'd like to work with me, I'll email you paperwork to complete. All sessions are, of course, confidential. I would only break confidentiality if you expressed an intent to harm yourself or others. I don't offer emergency or crisis support: please call your GP,  NHS 111, The Samaritans (116 123), or emergency 999.

Cancellation: please provide at least 24 hours' notice when cancelling or rescheduling. I know that life happens and sometimes this isn't possible due to emergencies. I give all my clients one "free pass" for last-minute cancellations. If you cancel more than once without sufficient notice there is a fee of £50.

info

Dr Claire De La Varre is also registered with Hypnotherapy Directory.

5 Millar Crescent, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, EH10 5HQ

2 Charlotte Street, Perth, Perth and Kinross, PH1 5LL

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Children (0-12)
Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Couples
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

DBS check info

In England and Wales, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS, formerly known as CRB) carry out criminal records checks for individuals working with vulnerable groups, such as children. To find out more, visit gov.uk , or contact this professional directly

PVG Scheme info

In Scotland, criminal records checks are carried out by Disclosure Scotland. Professionals working with children or vulnerable adults must join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. You can learn more at mygov.scot , or contact this professional directly.

Wheelchair user access info
Wheelchair user access

Wheelchair-accessible premises should have step-free access for wheelchair users and individuals who are unable to climb stairs. If a Counsellor's premises aren't step-free, they may offer alternative services such as telephone/web-based appointments, home visits, or meeting clients in different location, so you can choose the option that suits you best.

You can contact the Counsellor to discuss the options available.

Under the Equality Act 2010 service providers have a duty to make reasonable adjustments to ensure that individuals with disabilities can access their service. You can read more about reasonable adjustments to help you to access services on the CAB website.

Edinburgh is a ground floor office (Saturdays and Sundays) but my Perth office is only accessible via stairs.

Online platforms

Zoom