Supporting you through life’s messier moments

About

Integrative Therapy specialising in anxiety, burnout and trauma

I’m Claire, a certified Integrative Therapist based in Worthing, West Sussex. I specialise in supporting people through Anxiety, Burnout and Trauma, drawing on a blend of therapeutic approaches so that the support you receive is shaped around you, not a one-size-fits-all formula.

I believe we should care for our mental health with the same intention we give our physical health. Most of us know how to look after our physical health. We brush our teeth, eat well, exercise and seek help when something doesn’t feel right. Yet when it comes to our mental health, many of us have learnt to suppress difficult feelings, keep going and “stay strong” until what we’re carrying becomes too heavy.

My aim is to help you understand why your nervous system responds in the way it does, rather than simply trying to make the anxiety disappear. Together, we can develop a personalised toolkit for regulation — helping you recognise your triggers, understand your fight-or-flight response and discover strategies that work specifically for you. I draw on the polyvagal model, alongside attachment theory and inner-child work, to explore the relationship between our nervous system, our early experiences and the ways we have learnt to protect ourselves. In addition to anxiety and trauma work, other areas I can help you with are; Relationship issues, Self worth, Imposter Syndrome, Postpartum depression and Pregnancy loss.

Life really does get messy sometimes, and reaching out for help takes courage. I’m here to make that first step feel as straightforward and as human as possible.

My Journey

My journey into therapy began with my own experience of mental health.

Before becoming a Psychotherapist, I worked as a mental health facilitator, delivering talks, workshops and training to corporate audiences, including Channel 4 and Warner Bros. I spoke openly about my own experiences of severe panic attacks and imposter syndrome, alongside topics such as burnout, depression and suicide.

Sharing my own story allowed me to move beyond statistics and theory and connect with people on  much more of a human level. I saw first-hand what can happen when someone is willing to be vulnerable and say, “This is what I've experienced.”

These conversations often encouraged others to share their own stories. Whether I was speaking to a room of hundreds or working with a smaller group, I became increasingly aware of the power of creating a space where people felt able to put down the mask they often wore in their professional and personal lives.

I valued the reach that this work gave me. Being able to educate, challenge stigma and encourage people to think differently about their mental health was incredibly rewarding. But over time, I became increasingly aware that the conversations I was facilitating often needed somewhere to go next.

I no longer wanted to simply talk about mental health. I wanted to help affect meaningful change for individuals.

This led me to train as an Integrative psychotherapist, allowing me to draw from evidence based therapeutic approaches and tailor my work to the individual.

My residential clinical experience has included supporting people in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction with Kairos Community Trust in London. I am part of the counselling team at Acorn Pregnancy Counselling Centre, supporting individuals and couples affected by pregnancy and baby loss.

Today, I work from my private practice in Worthing, West Sussex, supporting adults through a range of issues including anxiety, overwhelm, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, postpartum depression and the impact of trauma.

I am a registered member of the BACP and an Accredited member of the NCPS. Alongside being a certified Therapist (CPCAB) I hold certificates in Suicide First Aid and Counselling families impacted by pregnancy loss.

My journey from mental health facilitator to Psychotherapist has ultimately brought me back to what first drew me to this work: people and their stories.

I believe that therapy offers something very different from simply being told what to do. My role is not to tell you who you should be, but to work alongside you as you develop a deeper understanding of yourself and decide what you want your next chapter to look like.

Because life gets messy. And sometimes, we all need somewhere safe to work through it.

What I can help you with

Anxiety

Trauma

Burnout

Pregnancy Loss

Depression

Relationship Issues

Self Worth

Imposter Syndrome

Postpartum Depression

Anger Management

Addiction

Bereavement

Get in Touch

Service Area

Serving Worthing and the surrounding area.

I offer both in person and online therapy sessions, so you can access support from wherever suits you best.

Worthing | Online | West Sussex | Littlehampton | Shoreham By Sea | Lancing | Angmering | Rustington

 

Therapy Rates

A free 30-minutes conversation to explore what’s brought you here and weather we’re a good therapeutic fit .

30 mins | FREE | Get started

Initial Consultation

A therapy session that takes place weekly at a time that suit you.

60 mins | £90 | Get started

Individual Therapy Session

Your Questions, Answered

  • Talking is an important part of therapy, but it isn't the whole picture. Depending on what you need, our work may include developing practical coping strategies, understanding patterns of behaviour, exploring emotions and relationships, working with your nervous system, or making sense of experiences from the past. Therapy isn't about simply talking at someone — it's about making sense of what is happening and creating meaningful change.

  • I won't tell you what you should do or make decisions for you. Instead, I'll help you explore your thoughts, feelings, values and options so that you can make decisions that feel right for you. Where appropriate, I'll offer therapeutic perspectives, psychoeducation and practical tools that may support you.

  • The therapeutic relationship matters. You should feel that you can be yourself, that you're listened to and that there is space for you to explore things without judgement. It's completely okay to speak to more than one therapist before deciding who feels right for you.

  • There isn't a fixed answer. Some people come for a relatively short period to work through a particular difficulty, while others benefit from longer-term therapy to explore deeper or more longstanding patterns. We can regularly review how therapy is feeling and whether it continues to meet your needs. I recommend a minimum of six sessions to begin with.

     

  • You don't need to have a diagnosis or be in crisis to come to therapy. You might be struggling with anxiety, feeling overwhelmed, experiencing burnout, navigating a difficult relationship, processing something from your past, or simply feeling that something isn't quite right. Sometimes you may not even know exactly what you need — and that's okay. We can work that out together.

  • I work integratively, drawing on a range of therapeutic approaches, including:

    • Person-Centred Therapy

    • Gestalt Therapy

    • Attachment Theory

    • Inner Child Work

    • Trauma-Informed Therapy

    • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

    • Polyvagal Theory

    • Mindfulness and grounding techniques

    I tailor these approaches to each individual, depending on your needs, goals and therapeutic journey.

  • Sessions are 60 minutes in duration and usually happen weekly, as having some consistency can help create momentum and a sense of continuity. However, we can discuss what feels appropriate for you and your circumstances.

  • Yes. Exploring attachment, early experiences, relationships, beliefs and emotional responses can help you understand where patterns may have developed and, importantly, give you greater choice in how you respond to them now.

  • A consultation call is an opportunity for us to have an initial conversation before you commit to therapy. We’ll briefly discuss what has brought you to therapy, what you’re looking for support with and what you’d like to achieve.

    It’s also an opportunity for you to ask any questions you may have about my approach and how I work. Most importantly, it allows us to consider whether we feel like a good therapeutic fit.