Claire Quinn

Do you feel stuck and want to regain control of your life?

Living with anxiety, low self-esteem or any emotional distress can feel like something has taken over and is running your life. You might feel stuck in repeating patterns you don't fully understand, overwhelmed by emotions that seem out of your control. Powerless. Like change is impossible.

Change is possible

I have a deep belief in our innate human capacity to heal.  No-one ever cut their finger and was absolutely astounded that the body could heal, because it is the natural order of things. Self-care and self healing is a skill that can be learned, but it takes support and practice. Let me help you to begin healing.

I offer Talking therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing and Yoga based tools.

Specialist, holistic support for women

As women, we take care of everyone else and try to carry on and push through our distress. But neglecting ourselves and running on empty with a nervous system stuck in survival mode isn't the answer.   We end up back where we started—only worse, because then we tell ourselves we're weak. That everyone else can cope, so why can't I? There must be something wrong with me.  Self-neglect and "pushing through" gets us nowhere except more depleted and anxious.

I can help

I'm Claire, an experienced, trauma-informed Psychotherapist, EMDR therapist (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) and qualified Yoga Teacher specialising in women's wellbeing, particularly anxiety and confidence.

What I offer - Heart and soul-led therapy

I offer a soulful blend of talking therapy and, if and when you're ready, EMDR. I also offer Yoga "prescriptions" to support healing on all levels—mind, body and soul.

How we’ll work together

We'll begin by slowing down, reflecting and working relationally—person to person, as equals. I'll support you in talking about what's difficult, celebrating what's shifting, and bringing compassion to the process.

You might be really open to yoga and yoga tools, or you might want to leave that out. Whatever you choose is fine. This is your therapy.

As you grow in insight and emotional stability, if you decide to, we'll transition to EMDR—a powerful, evidence-based therapy designed to heal what's stuck and help you move forward, not just understand the past.

Or, you might be sure EMDR is what you’re looking for and that’s fine too.

Are you ready?

My approach is transformative. It works best for women who are ready to gently explore the past while also wanting to take an active role in their healing, shift what's been stuck and reclaim their lives.

You'll develop self-awareness and come to realise you are not your thoughts, you are not your emotions—you are something so much more than that. You can learn to step outside old survival strategies and into your authentic self.

I work with a small number of women at any one time so that every client receives my full energy and care—undiluted support. For this reason, I'm only able to work with women who are willing to become curious about themselves and open to doing the deeper work

My approach

I offer a safe, non-judgemental space to slow down and reconnect with your inner resources and authentic self. Together, we'll gently uncover what's going on beneath the surface, helping you make sense of your experience and access the part of you that knows what you need in order to heal and grow.

This slowing down is like switching from driving through thick fog to pulling over, clearing the windscreen and putting the fog lights on. It gives you a clearer view of where you are and where you're heading. When we pause and reflect, patterns that once felt automatic become visible—and from there, you can choose a new way.

Yoga prescriptions

No pretzel shapes here!!   Yoga "prescriptions" might include beginner-friendly poses to release body tension (that constant bracing for the next threat), practices to soothe and nourish your nervous system, mindfulness, breathing techniques (pranayama), or simply space to explore your spirituality.

EMDR – when you're ready

While talking therapy is the foundation of our work, I also offer EMDR when the time is right.

We don't dive straight into EMDR. First, we build trust, emotional safety and stability. Then, if and when you're ready, EMDR helps release the stored emotional distress that's keeping you stuck.

Think of it as clearing a traffic jam in the nervous system. EMDR helps the brain process and file away old memories, distressing emotions and limiting beliefs so they stop interfering with the present. Using bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements or tapping, it supports the brain's natural healing capacity.

EMDR is widely used within the NHS and has a robust evidence base supporting its effectiveness. It's not hypnotherapy—you remain aware and in control throughout.

Why my approach works

You can't have a calm, clear mind if your body is preparing for danger. That's why I work holistically, with mind and body.

Talking therapy helps us understand what's happened. Yoga helps the body rediscover safety. EMDR helps update old emotional learning that no longer serves you.

Together, these approaches support lasting change—not simply understanding yourself differently, but experiencing yourself differently.

Let's talk

If you're ready to explore a different way of working, I offer a free 20–30 minute introductory call. It's an opportunity to share what's been troubling you, ask any questions you have, and get a feel for whether we might be a good fit.

I work from my comfortable, private therapy room in Wortley, within easy reach of Rotherham, Barnsley, Wakefield, Doncaster, Sheffield and Leeds.

I am a member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society and adhere to their ethical framework.

Examples of what my previous clients have said

"I cannot recommend Claire enough. From the initial call I had with Claire I immediately felt put at ease and comfortable and knew I wanted to book a session. Claire and I have worked together for around 5 months with a combination of talking and EMDR and it has totally transformed my life. Claire shows endless empathy and understanding and has been so patient with me when I’ve struggled to fully open up or hit a mental block, guiding me along the way in a non-pushy way to get to the root cause of my feelings. She brings a genuine warmth to every session that makes it so much easier to talk about difficult topics or experiences and has never let me leave without checking in on whether I feel okay to leave the session" - Danielle C.

"I have worked with Claire  with a combination of talk and EMDR therapy.  Claire quickly made me feel comfortable and understood my struggles immediately she is extremely compassionate and warm and has helped me work through some really tough personal issues and even supported with my personal confidence growth over time too." - Claire M.

"I would not hesitate to recommend Claire to anyone looking for some support." - Abigail P.

"You're not what I thought a therapist would be like, it feels really easy to talk to you and you understand me, for that I thank you" - Anonymous

Relational Trauma

I am registered with Aviva and WPA and able to work with clients via these insurance providers and sessions are invoiced directly to Aviva  (in line with to their fee schedule).

I offer face to face sessions and also work via Microsoft Teams and telephone