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Hello! I’m Clara (they/them). I’m an Integrative Psychotherapist and Art Psychotherapist working with adults, young adults and groups.

I have experience across a diverse range of mental health settings such as the NHS in acute services working with Psychosis, complex needs and Personality Disorders. I have further experience as a therapist at Macmillan and at Spectra with TNBI youth. I work in private practice as a psychotherapist and at the NHS Sussex Gender Service as a Reflective Practice Facilitator.

The integrative therapeutic frameworks I draw upon are made up of Gestalt, Queer & Feminist Theory, Psychodynamic, Person-Centered, GSRD, Relational, Trauma Informed, Compassion Focus and the Six Therapeutic Relationships.

My Values:

My practice is inclusive of all people. I am Neurodiverse affirmative. I work with Gender Sex Relationship Diversity frameworks and Queer Theory. I am Trans, Intersex, Non-binary and Gender Diverse affirmative. I hold Intersectional Feminist and anti-oppressive values. I work in a Trauma Informed and non-pathologizing way. I celebrate diversity in all variations.

What areas do I work with?

-Abuse
-Bereavement
-Trauma
-Living with cancer as well as relatives of those with cancer
-Long-term chronic illness
-PTSD and C-PTSD
-Issues around education, learning challenges and pressures
-Climate anxiety
-Childhood Trauma/ Attachment Issues
-Trans, Non-Binary, Intersex clients
-LGBTQIA+ clients
-Neurodiverse clients
-Minority Stress
-Depression and low mood
-Anxiety
-Fertility/ family building
-Parent/child attachments
-Low self-esteem
-Relationship issues, sexuality, intimacy
-OCD, ritualistic behaviors
-Shame

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS:

I am fully qualified and insured. Awaiting my new H-CPC registration number. Member of the British Association Of Art Therapists, registration number 68713 .

I am a member of the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office) Registration number ZB967558 and adhere to GDPR.