Claire Harrison-Breed

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Hello, I have over thirty years of experience working as a child and adult psychotherapist. I specialise in working with developmental trauma, complex trauma and dissociation. Alongside this work, I also have a great deal of experience working therapeutically with a range of other issues where therapy may be beneficial.   

My core therapeutic modality is Integrative therapy. My aim is to ensure that I can help you as a client to work in a way that feels most comfortable to you. I use a range of techniques from talking therapy to creative modalities and play therapy with children. I also work connecting and supporting the body and felt experiences such as anxiety, fear and physical pain.

In 2001 I started a therapeutic centre in Northampton called Broad Horizons, and practice from the centre. I have also spent many years as a Senior Lecturer in Counselling Children and Young People and teach students wishing to become counsellors at master’s level. I am very down to earth and welcoming by nature, and my ADHD, Neurodivergent brain helps me remain creative and diverse in my approaches! I am passionate about ensuring people in therapy feel supported both in and out of the therapy room. When working with children and young people, as well as direct therapy, I work closely with the network around the, when required to ensure a joined-up and consistent package of support.

I work with a range of issues and specialises in working with complex developmental and relational trauma for children and young people. This work includes PTSD, dissociation and adaptive attachments in children and families. However, this is by no means exclusive and referrals for adults or children are very much welcomed.

If you feel that you would be interested in exploring counselling further please feel free to contact me at claire@broadhorizons.org.uk or my office manager on admin@broadhorizons.org.uk