Who am I?
The best word to describe me is 'curious' as I have a thirst for learning new things. This trait has taken me on a career journey where I have studied Interior Design, worked in the corporate world of business, as a Director in Building Consultancy to finally finding my calling which lies in Psychotherapy. Entering a therapeutic relationship with a client is where I feel I am my true authentic self. Over the years, people have described me as a good listener, who encourages people to acknowledge their strengths and positive traits. When counselling, I offer a safe and confidential space to allow clients to share their issues and increase their self-awareness.
My approach to counselling is to ensure clients feel relaxed and comfortable in their first session to allow trust in the therapeutic relationship to build. My counselling sessions are client led, with a person-centred approach at its foundation. Through exploration, my aim is to actively listen to my clients by showing empathy and congruence which can allow them to increase their self-awareness to face life challenges and build strength and resilience.
Claire is a qualified Integrative Therapist incorporating modalities such as person centred, CBT, Transactional Analysis and Psychodynamics. Having a wide knowledge of different approaches to therapy allows Claire to select best fit strategies for each client depending on their presenting issue.
Claire obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in Integrative Relational Counselling and is a member of COSCA.
Claire believes her life experience has taught her the importance of obtaining a work / life balance which has made her curious about mental health. Being a mother during the Covid 19 pandemic encouraged Claire to undertake a Level 3 Certificate in Children and Young People's mental health to enable her to increase her knowledge and supported her children through challenging times.
