About me
Hello and welcome, I’m Clara. I am a fully qualified BACP registered and NCPS accredited integrative psychotherapist based in London, UK. I am also a certified and accredited eating disorders specialist, and a Master Practitioner in Eating Disorders, accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
I have clinical experience working in mental health settings within the private, NHS and charity sectors. I work with adults of all ages and backgrounds, and I support clients with a wide range of mental health difficulties and emotional challenges.
My main areas of expertise are eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder…), domestic abuse, narcissistic abuse, personality disorders, all types of abuse (emotional, psychological, physical, legal, financial, sexual abuse…), gender-based violence, coercive control, trauma, PTSD, Complex- PTSD, relationships, and self-esteem.
I also have extensive experience working with challenges including depression, anxiety, panic attacks, relational and family difficulties, infidelity and betrayals, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, work-related stress, burnout, attachment issues, body image issues, addiction, loneliness, chronic nightmares, life transitions, phobias and mood disorders.
My Approach
I view every client’s personality and lived experience as unique. My approach to therapy is rooted in genuine understanding, and in adapting our sessions to your unique personality, needs, and preferences. As an integrative therapist, I draw from a range of therapeutic approaches, and I tailor our work to your individual needs to support you on your healing journey.
I am trained in a wide range of therapeutic approaches including Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Person-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Transactional Analysis (TA), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Trauma-informed care, and Mindfulness-based approaches. I am also specifically trained in CBT-E (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy-Enhanced for eating disorders).
Additionally, I work from a trauma-informed perspective, with a deep awareness of the complex impact that trauma can have on your life. Through both clinical and personal experience of intimate relationship abuse, I have an in-depth knowledge of the way trauma can affect your feeling of safety, your sense of self, your relationships, as well as your physical health. My clinical experience and personal insight into trauma allows me to support you with a deep level of compassion and understanding.
My approach involves kindness, trust, openness and empathy, and I work with you in an inclusive and collaborative environment where you can feel deeply respected and listened to. I believe that the therapeutic relationship between client and therapist is an essential aspect of successful therapy and I focus on building a strong therapeutic alliance. My role as a psychotherapist is to provide you with support, understanding and professional guidance throughout our work together.
I’ll meet you where you are in your journey and will work with you at your own pace. My aim is to provide a warm, caring and non-judgmental therapeutic space where you can feel completely safe to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences.
Whether you are feeling stuck, anxious, overwhelmed or in a difficult situation in your life, I am here to help you overcome these challenges, gain clarity, and to support you with the best possible holistic, personalised and compassionate therapeutic care on your journey towards healing, better wellbeing and a more fulfilling life.
Appointments
I offer therapy in-person in Central London as well as online. I provide 1:1 therapy sessions both in English and French. I offer both short-term and long-term therapy, depending on what you are looking for and what corresponds best to your needs.
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Coaching from the University of East London (School of Psychology, UEL). I have also obtained a Master Practitioner Post Graduate Diploma in Eating Disorders accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) from the National Centre for Eating Disorders in London, and three diplomas in eating disorders, including in Nutritional Interventions for Eating Disorders.
Additionally, I have obtained a Certificate in Clinical Nutrition from the University of Aberdeen. I have received training through the NHS, and have completed a range of additional accredited training and courses including in trauma-informed care.
I am a registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy), and an accredited member of the NCPS (The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society), and I am bound by their Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy. I am also a member of the NCFED (The National Centre for Eating Disorders), and I am an ambassador and advocate for BEAT, the UK’s leading eating disorders charity. Additionally, I am a public speaker and advocate for various UK organisations and charities that help and support women victims of abuse.
Training, qualifications and experience:
- BACP Registered Psychotherapist - Registered Member
- NCPS Accredited Psychotherapist - Accredited Member
- Post Graduate Diploma (PGDip) in Integrative Counselling and Coaching - (University of East London 2023-2025)
- NHS Training, NHS England - (London 2023-2025)
- Counselling Skills & Ethics - (College of CBT London 2021-2022)
- Accredited Eating Disorder Specialist & NCFED Accredited Member
- Master Practitioner in Eating Disorders and Psychological Interventions - British Psychological Society Accredited, (National Centre for Eating Disorders, London 2020-2021)
- Advanced Diploma in Excellence in Practitioner Skills for Eating Disorders - (National Centre for Eating Disorders 2020-2021)
- Diploma in Nutritional Interventions for Eating Disorders - (NCFED 2020-2021)
- Diploma in Obesity and Psychological Approaches - (NCFED 2020-2021)
- Diploma in Socratic Questioning for Eating Disorders - (Life Therapies Clinic 2020-2021)
- Certificate in Clinical Nutrition - (University of Aberdeen 2020-2021)
Additional Training:
- Trauma-Informed Care and Psychotherapy for PTSD and C-PTSD
- CBT-E ( Cognitive Behavioural Therapy training, specifically for Eating Disorders including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder)
- Body image & Mindfulness
Professional Registrations:
- Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP)
- Accredited Member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (MNCPS Accred.)
- Member of the National Centre for Eating Disorders (NCFED)
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
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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
Fees
£90.00 per session
Concessions offered for
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