About me
About me
Hello, and welcome.
I'm Clare, an accredited psychotherapist working with children, young people and adults in Kings Langley WD4 area and online. I have many years experience seeing children from as young as 4 to 94 !
Reaching out for therapy can feel like a big step. Whether you're seeking support for yourself or your child, you may be feeling overwhelmed, worried or unsure where to begin. My aim is to offer a calm, safe and accepting space where you can feel heard, understood and supported at your own pace.
I know that every person is different, so I don't believe in a "one-size-fits-all" approach. Some people find it easier to talk, while others express themselves through play, creativity or simply taking time to build trust. Together, we'll find an approach that feels right for you or your child.
One of the strengths my clients often tell me they value is how easy they feel talking to me. I have extensive experience working with children, teenagers and adults who may have felt anxious about counselling, struggled to trust others or believed therapy wasn't for them. Building a genuine therapeutic relationship is at the heart of my work, because lasting change begins when you feel safe enough to be yourself.
Alongside my private practice, I work as an Interpersonal Psychotherapist having worked for the NHS Talking Therapies and Insurance providers. I have many years of experience supporting people with a wide range of emotional difficulties, including anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, loss, relationship difficulties and the challenges that can arise throughout childhood, adolescence and adulthood.
As a parent, it can be incredibly painful to watch your child struggle. You may feel worried, helpless or uncertain about how best to support them. I understand how difficult this can be, and I aim to work collaboratively with parents while ensuring children and young people have a confidential space where they can feel safe to explore their thoughts and feelings.
My work is informed by psychodynamic psychotherapy, attachment theory, object relations, developmental theory and play-based approaches. I also specialise in Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), an evidence-based treatment recommended by NICE for depression in both adults and adolescents.
Above all, I want you to feel accepted, never judged. I welcome people from all backgrounds, cultures, genders and sexual orientations and am committed to providing an inclusive, respectful space for everyone.
I am an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), hold an enhanced DBS certificate, maintain Level 3 safeguarding training for both children and adults, undertake regular clinical supervision and carry full professional insurance.
If you're wondering whether therapy might be right for you or your child, I offer a free, no-obligation introductory phone call. It's an opportunity for us to talk about what's bringing you to therapy, ask any questions you may have and decide together whether I'm the right person to support you.
Sessions last 50 minutes and usually take place at the same time each week. Therapy can be short-term or open-ended, depending on your needs.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Qualifications
Postgraduate Diploma (Level 7) in Counselling Children in Schools (Merit), University of East London and Place2Be (BACP-accredited training)
Psychodynamic Counselling Diploma, University of Hertfordshire
Accredited Interpersonal Psychotherapist (IPT & IPT-A), IPT UK
Accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Feel free to contact me and I look forward to meeting you!
Training, qualifications & experience
I have worked for Hertfordshire County Council as a visiting therapist within schools (age 4-20) , NHS Talking therapies and in Private Practice since 2020 seeing children, adolescents, and adults from my therapy space in Kings Langley . I also offer Counseling in schools and online through Zoom.
Qualifications
- Post Graduate Diploma (PGDip, level 7) With MERIT 'Counselling Children in school from the University of East London and Place2Be, a BACP Accredited Course.
- 'Psychodynamic Counselling Diploma' from the University of Hertfordshire.
- Accredited Interpersonal Psychotherapist, IPT and IPT- A . IPTUK
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.
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
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
£70.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Contact me for a no-obligation chat.
Initial Assessment £70.00 (50 minutes)
Psychotherapy session £70.00 (50 minutes)
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