Clare de Lotbiniere

I (she / her) have worked as a psychotherapist since 2009 and have gained a thorough understanding that there maybe many reasons why a person is looking for extra support - or one reason, and that most importantly, no problem is too small.

After working online during the pandemic, I realised that some clients experienced this format very positively, so I now offer both in-person and online meetings. My office for in-person meetings is a calm, soothing environment and I hope to create a space where clients can safely explore the issues causing them challenges.

I have worked with a variety of issues which crop up during our lives - anxiety, loss & bereavement, eating disorders, anger, depression, self-harm, friendship issues, relationship and family breakdowns, self-esteem or low confidence - amongst some.

The aim is to help clients explore and understand these challenges, hopefully providing them with some useful tools along the way.

I work with both young people and adults, and the basis of our work will be to create a strong relationship and be able to trust in the process of exploring whatever it is that is troubling you.

I work Integratively - which means my work incorporates a number of theoretical approaches, depending on the needs and character of the relationship developed with the client.

Sometimes it can be helpful to offer some psychoeducation around various issues and I am always happy to bring this into the work if my client and I agree it could be helpful.

My main aim is to create a safe and trusting relationship which will facilitate the right psychological and physical environment where my clients can explore what is going on.

In our first session or phone conversation I may ask a number of questions to work out what sort of support a client is looking for and to make sure they have the opportunity to ask me questions and gain understanding as to how I work, and what to expect in our meetings. It is really important to me that the client feels comfortable coming into our sessions and sees the space as a collaborative and supportive environment.