Hello, as you are reading my profile, I would like to introduce myself. My name is Claire and I am an Integrative Psychotherapist. Making the decision to see a therapist can be daunting. You may recognize that you don’t feel right or need some help but find it hard to express or describe exactly how you feel. Our emotions can be difficult to understand, but they usually tell us that something isn’t right or needs to change. It may be reassuring to know that emotions are universal, meaning that we all have them, and we all struggle with them from time to time. Sometimes we become stuck with certain emotions or feelings and can feel overwhelmed by them, leaving us feeling out of balance, unwell or unhappy. It may be a specific event that has left you feeling this way, or it can be a cumulative build up of a multitude of stress factors. Recognizing that you want help is the first step towards feeling better. I regard my role as a therapist as providing you with a warm, empathic and safe space for you to explore your difficulties and help you with regaining internal balance. During our work together we would explore what doesn’t feel right for you and look at ways we can work on changing that. Having used different psychological modalities of therapy throughout my career, I select the approach that is the best fit for each client, and tailor a plan that meets the needs and goals of that person. I am experienced at using a variety of techniques and may use several within our work. If this is your first time exploring the option of therapy, it may be reassuring to know that therapy isn’t something that is “done to you”. It is a collaborative approach to finding solutions and support for whatever is keeping you out of balance. It may also be reassuring to know that there is no shame in seeking psychological support; you may just need a bit of help processing the way you feel. I have extensive therapeutic experience working within uniformed services, with children and young people, trauma, self-harm, suicide ideation, low mood, addictions, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, anger management, grief and loss, and other emotional difficulties. I am a warm, welcoming and empathic therapist, who wants to help others to feel better. If you would like an informal chat prior to committing to therapy, please feel free to contact me, for further information or to book a session.