Depression, and anxiety are seen through a polyvagal lens, where our nervous system is in fight flight or freeze/ collapse. Through IFS informed counselling and a somatic approach I am able to help you recover motivation, perspective, and live life in a more fulfilling way.
Many individuals can experience symptoms associated with painful and traumatic circumstances. Anxiety, fear, and hopelessness are felt as emotionsand energy held in the body as implicit memory post traumatic events. I can help you overcome these symptoms and guide you through the process of grief and healing.
I specialise in working with
Many individuals can experience symptoms associated with painful and traumatic circumstances. Anxiety, fear, and hopelessness are felt as emotionsand energy held in the body as implicit memory post traumatic events. I can help you overcome these symptoms and guide you through the process of grief and healing.
I specialise in working with panic attacks, hyper arousal and an over stimulated nervous system using EMDR, Sensorimotor psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems and a Polyvagal approach.
Mindfulness is a helpful tool in noticing thought patterns and how to become more self aware and present.
Mindfulness is incorporated into therapy using meditation, bodywork and mindful practice such as breathing techniques and somatic awareness.
It can help alleviate anxiety and reduce stress and allows us to pause, create a moment of space to notice and act differently.
Claire specialises in managing the following concerns: Emotional issues: fear, shame, grief, and expressing anger. Psychological issues : psycho-somatic systems, panic attacks, anxiety and depression, self esteem concerns. Behavioural issues: addictions, eating disorders, OCD, phobias. Existential issues: Loss, separation anxiety, meaning and purpose. Relationship issues: sexuality, conflict resolution, divorce. Trauma: sexual abuse, emotional abuse, abandonment, neglect, attachment disorders, psychological distress.