About me
Hello, my name is Claire and I am a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and EMDR Therapist trained to work with Adults, Children and Young People. I tailor interventions to meet each individual’s developmental needs and personal goals. My therapeutic approach is kind, compassionate, focused, trauma-informed, and rooted in evidence-based practice.
I have personal lived experience and over 25 years of professional experience working within public services and charities. My background includes extensive therapeutic work within my own private practice, within the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), Schools, Youth Offending Service, substance misuse services, and with Looked After Children and their families. My own experiences led me to pursue a path that involves care and kindness and helping those struggling. I am real, honest, and down to earth, and have a good insight into the challenges that people face and the impact on their mental health.
I have a special interest and extensive experience in working with OCD. I have a passion for supporting people with trauma using a compassion-focused approach. I am trained in treating all anxiety and low mood difficulties. Whether you are seeking support for anxiety, depression, trauma, or building self-worth, I aim to instill hope, foster resilience, and help you reclaim a sense of purpose in your life.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and a Qualified Clinical Supervisor. I completed my clinical training at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London. I am accredited as a Psychotherapist and Supervisor with the British Association of Cognitive Behavioural Therapists (BABCP). I am trained to work with Adults and Children in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy and am a full member of the EMDR UK Association.
A full and extensive list of my qualifications and additional CPD can be found on my website.
I offer clinical supervision to trainee and qualified therapists and practitioners seeking a reflective, supportive, and ethical space to grow in their professional roles. I love having the opportunity to see the work from other therapists and provide a space for reflection and development. I have extensive experience of supervising trainee and qualified CBT therapists and trainee CWPs, as well as mentors and well-being practitioners within schools and charities. I have a special interest in the BABCP accreditation process and have developed workshops to guide practitioners through the KSA and BABCP accreditation application
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The BABCP is the lead organisation for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in the UK. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in the practice, theory or development of CBT. BABCP also provides accreditation for CBT therapists. BABCP accredited members adhere to the Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics in the Practice of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies, and are willing to be scrutinised in this adherence as required.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£80.00 - £90.00
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
I also am able to take Insurance with AXA, Aviva and WPA.
I can offer face to face sessions if local to the area.
