Therapy

Hello, and welcome.

I'm an experienced clinical psychologist specialising in trauma, the impact of trauma on individuals and families, and difficulties with mental health arising from lived experience.

I work with adults and adolescents experiencing common mental health problems such as anxiety, low mood and traumatic stress. I also offer coaching to support those clients working towards specific goals.

In my experience, it is fundamentally important to work collaboratively and to tailor therapy to the individual. I’m trained in many different approaches, but those I have found particularly helpful, these include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, EMDR, Mindfulness, Systemic Therapy and Internal Family Systems.

My focus is on working together to create a safe space in order to explore difficulties and challenges, fostering change and growth. Over the many years I’ve been a therapist, I’ve found that therapy can be a transformative experience, with the potential to have a profound impact on one’s life.

If you’d like to get in touch and find out more, please contact me here.

  • People come to therapy for lots of different reasons. You might be facing a big change, or feeling stuck and unsure where to go from here. You might be experiencing some difficult feelings and the usual ways of managing aren’t helping. You might want to explore something from the past.

    Therapy provides space to talk about whatever is coming up and find a way forward.

  • With my knowledge, skills and experience in delivering evidence-based therapy, I can help you:

    • understand what's causing your problems and develop an understanding of your inner world 

    • become aware of the things that might be keeping you stuck, making things worse and stopping you from achieving your goals 

    • gain a clearer understanding of difficult emotions and learn different ways of reacting to situations

    • make effective and meaningful changes in your life 

    • feel more confident in coping with life's challenges 

  • Clinical psychologists are leaders in providing the highest quality therapy, aiming to reduce psychological distress and promote psychological well-being in clients. 

    Clinical psychologists are always trained to doctorate level through courses that focus on both research and practice. It is a legal requirement that Clinical psychologists register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), meaning that the title “Clinical psychologist” ensures peace of mind that you are working with someone trained to the highest level. 

    Clinical psychologists have specialist knowledge of many different treatment approaches and are trained to help people with a wide range of different problems. This means that therapy is bespoke and driven by the client, rather than trying to fit the client into a specific model.

  • The fee for individual therapy is between £130 and £160 for 50 minutes, depending on location.

    I work from a room in SW2 on Wednesdays and at Seven Lion Yard, SW4 on Thursdays.

    I am registered with some health insurance providers.

Client Testimonial

  • I'm very lucky to have met Claire and I feel immense gratitude towards her and her work. Together through EMDR, we were able to process my childhood trauma that once felt unmanageable. Memories that used to overwhelm me now feel contained, and I can speak candidly about my past in a way I never thought possible.

    Anonymous