I know from personal experience how challenging it can be to begin therapy, and I also know how rewarding and life-changing it is. ​Therapy offers an opportunity to learn and grow in a way that school, university, or work do not. It's my firm belief that you have the power to choose who you want to be in life, and how you want to live it. Therapy teaches you to make conscious choices about life, and provides the tools to implement those choices.
My objective is to provide a safe and accepting space where we can work in collaboration to build the resilience, courage, and self-acceptance necessary to face life's challenges. I am passionate about doing what I can to help people overcome difficulty, and be their best selves. I refresh and update my skills often to ensure I can serve you to the best of my ability.
​I am originally from Co. Fermanagh and I spent time in different parts of Ireland in my 20's and 30's before moving to Vancouver where I trained as a therapist. I lived and practiced there for 6 years before returning home.

Who I work with
During my career I have worked with individuals, couples, and groups with a broad range of issues such as:
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  • anxiety and panic
  • worry
  • general stress
  • depression and low mood
  • relationship problems
  • trauma​
  • isolation and loneliness
  • loss and grieving
  • sexuality
  • career change
  • anger

Techniques
In addition to a broad training in traditional therapeutic approaches, I have specialisations in Adlerian Counselling, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness for Therapeutic Settings, Transpersonal Psychology, and Meditation.
I believe in the importance of a holistic approach, so I will often encourage between-session 'homework' that supports and enhances the work we do in session. I may ask you (where possible) to include some exercise in your day, or a meditation practice, or to bring some mindful awareness to your thought patterns throughout your day. 

Qualifications
  • Masters in Counselling Therapy from City University of Seattle. (Vancouver)
  • Certified in the Therapeutic Use of Mindfulness
  • Certified Adlerian Counsellor
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapist
  • KRI Certified Kundalini Yoga Teacher
  • Pre-Accredited Member IACP

Testimonials
  • "I can wholeheartedly say, that Claire has brought an entirely new and positive energy to my life. Claire is an incredible listener, has a great sense of humour, is honest, relatable and offers wisdom at exactly the right moment. She is also very accommodating and professional. I would highly recommend Claire." - L

  • "Claire helped me through the toughest time of my life. When I first started coming to therapy I wasn't sure I would make it to 21, but together we got my head straight and here I am. Claire is a great therapist!" - M

  • "I found my sessions with Claire very beneficial. She has a wonderful ability to listen and focus, and shows great kindness." - J
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  • "I just wanted to say THANK YOU SO MUCH for everything that you did for me and with me and helped me with. There were days when I really felt like running away or dying and sometimes a little bit of both and you helped me in ways I could never even explain. I am no longer lost, and I truly mean that. " - M
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