Claire Tiffen

I currently have sessions available on a Friday day and Monday evenings.

Hi, I’m Claire, a counsellor and psychotherapist who supports people through all kinds of concerns and tough times.

I'm an Integrative Psychotherapist, which means that I draw on a range of different theories and techniques in my practice. Our sessions together will be tailored to your needs and go at your own pace. I will listen to you and give you space to explore your feelings and concerns. I might ask you questions, make observations and offer suggestions. We may talk about your past experiences and how they shaped you, as well as your current difficulties, and hopes for the future. I will never judge you or tell you what to do.

My background is working within charities in the UK and abroad. I have 20 years’ experience supporting people experiencing disadvantage and distress, including refugees, Traveller communities, and marginalised youth. I’ve lived around the world and I have worked with people from many different backgrounds, and am sensitive to each individual’s culture, faith and circumstance.

Sessions are likely held online via zoom, but might transition to in person at 96 Harley Street depending on your needs. 

I realise it can be daunting to think about sharing difficult feelings – perhaps for the first time – with someone you don’t know. Once you get in touch with me, we’ll organise a 15 - 20 minute phone call so we can introduce ourselves and start to discuss what you hope to get out of therapy. The phone call is free and there’s no obligation to continue afterwards if you don’t feel I'm the right counsellor for you.

If we decide to work together, we can then arrange an initial assessment session which is an opportunity to learn more about you, your background and your therapeutic needs. During this session we would arrange a weekly (or bi-weekly on occasions) 50 minute session which can either be a set number of sessions or open ended.