Clare Forsyth
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About me
I am a COSRT registered psychosexual and relationship psychotherapist and BACP registered Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counsellor with a core model of Transactional Analysis.
My practice rooms are both in private buildings tucked away from the hurly burly of day-to-day life. They are welcoming and warm with plenty of light and space.
I work both short term and longer term and hold an enhanced DBS. I attend regular supervision in line with BACP and COSRT guidance for good practice.
I'll listen to what you tell me about your situation, and using an empathic approach I'll work with you drawing from a variety of theoretical models to tailor your therapy. Often it can be that current issues are set in the frame of what's gone before and so taking time to look back at your early life experiences can really help to understand more clearly where difficulties and patterns have come from and why.
You're the expert on yourself, and this is key as we develop a relationship. I'll be alongside you as we work together to establish what you need, and I'll support you as you move through your counselling journey.
Central to my work is feeling safe, feeling heard and seen, honesty and being valued. Throughout the time we spend there, there will be a myriad of feelings and emotions; we may laugh or cry, we may be quiet or use the space to offload and process. Most of all, I'll accept you as you are with whatever you bring and however it comes. It's always a privilege to work with clients and share precious thoughts and feelings
Relationship and psychosexual therapy is a specialism of mine. The initial session is spent getting to know you and understanding the issues and how they are impacting you. I will then work through an extensive history, and we will agree a plan together that addresses the difficulties. This may be a combination of talking therapy, medical check recommendations, and CBT exercises. I will use appropriate ways of working depending on what you need, including reflective listening exploring attitudes and internalised experiences of sex and relationships, Imago Therapy, Gottman Method, Sensate Focus and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. I take a careful and gentle approach to trauma and am experienced with working with clients who have experienced sexual violence or sexual abuse.
The relationship we create in therapy is the space where I hope clients can feel comfortable to share intimate difficulties which can be difficult to explore with others and find a way forward at a pace that feels held and comfortable.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications:
- London Diploma in Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy (COSRT Accredited- Level 7 with Distinction) University of Middlesex
- in Psychotherapeutic Counselling from The Northern Guild of Psychotherapy.
- Certificate in Counselling Skills from York St John University.
- I've completed additional training which supports my work with military veterans and neurodivergent clients.
- I also hold a Masters degree in 'Oriental Studies - Arabic' from Hertford College, Oxford University.
Experience:
- I worked in Scarborough as a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor for a charity organisation supporting clients with a wide variety of presenting issues, as well as working with victims of serious crime and both male and female survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence and abuse. I offer anger management counselling.
- I worked at York St John University Communities Centre as a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor for several years.
- Trustee of a local counselling charity.
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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This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I'm experienced providing therapy for adults with issues including parenthood, twins, men’s issues, domestic violence (both male and female), non-recent childhood emotional and sexual abuse and sibling estrangement.
I also have direct experience working with neurodivergence - Autism, ADHD and military veterans.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£65.00 - £110.00
Additional information
Psychotherapeutic counselling for individuals £65
Psychosexual therapy- individuals £90
Psychosexual/ relationship therapy- couples/ multi- partnered £110
The initial phone call is always free of charge and lasts 15-20 mins. If you'd like to go ahead with counselling after that point, we'll book an appointment.
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Further information
What will our first session look like?
Coming to your first session can feel daunting as it's a first step, and often the hardest step to take. I appreciate there's a lot that happens before getting to the therapy room!
This initial session is for us to get to know each other a bit and decide whether we're a good fit.
Once we've discussed the importance and limits of confidentiality, I'll do an assessment and we'll look at the reasons you've sought therapy at this time and what you'd really like to get out of it - where you'd like to see yourself/selves. I'll be able to give you some clarity on how we can work together and how your therapy might look.
