Clare O'Brien
Registered Member MBACP
Contact information
Therapist - Axminster and Online
Features
- Flexible hours available
Availability
- In- Person in Axminster on Tuesdays
- In-Person in Exeter on Thursdays
- Online Tuesday-Thursday
About me and my therapy practice
You may have experienced something quite difficult or perhaps you are suffering from anxiety or low mood, relationships might not be going so well, or you feel stressed and overwhelmed. In therapy we can explore how these issues are showing up and discover what you need to move forward. We can work together to make sense of your situation and feelings. I will listen exquisitely, gently challenge your beliefs and encourage fresh perspectives. Through small shifts you may find an alternative way. This approach builds on the momentum that brought you to therapy in the first place.
As an integrative therapist, working mainly with a Gestalt and Psychodynamic approach, I am led by you and work collaboratively with you to explore your difficulty. I offer talking therapy, psychological education, and the option for Gestalt creative interventions such as working with images/postcards, figurines or the empty chair technique.
I believe that past events do impact us in the present but we don't need to go digging around looking for them as such. If something is impacting you it will show up in your day to day life in relationships, memories, thoughts and wellbeing. So we will focus on these present day occurrences, in the here and now. We will work to bring greater awareness to your emotions, befriending them and finding out about what is behind them. Through sharing this space you may find that what was overwhelming becomes more manageable and carries less weight.
Practice description
I offer weekly sessions which are 50 minutes long.
Short term (6 to 12 weeks)
Therapy can be short term if you have a specific issue you would like to focus on.
Long term therapy (open ended)
Long term therapy is suitable for more complex issues and for those who have been impacted by negative childhood experiences.
My first session
It's important you find a therapist you feel comfortable with. I will strive to offer you a genuine, respectful, non judgemental and compassionate relationship that will allow for therapeutic work to take place. If you would like to meet for an initial consultation please get in touch.
During your first session we will focus on what brought you to therapy and I will ask questions to build a picture of your situation and assess your needs and goals for therapy. We will agree when, how and for how long we will meet during this first session.
If it turns out that you need a different therapist or therapy with a different skill-set I would be happy to make a suitable referral.
Please contact me to arrange a brief consultation: clareobrientherapy@outlook.com
What I can help with
ADD / ADHD, AIDS/HIV, Anger management, Anxiety, Autism spectrum, Bereavement, Cancer, Child related issues, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Cultural issues, Depression, Disability, Health related issues, Identity issues, Infertility, LGBTQ+ counselling, Loss, Menopause, Men's issues, Neurodiversity, Personal development, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy related issues, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Stress, Trauma, Vegan allied, Women's issues, Work related issues
Types of therapy
Existential, Gestalt, Integrative, Phenomenological, Psychodynamic, Relational
Clients I work with
Adults, Older adults, Trainees, Young people
How I deliver therapy
Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work
Languages spoken
English
Features
- Flexible hours available
Availability
- Online sessions available Tuesday - Thursday
About me and my therapy practice
You may have experienced something quite difficult or perhaps you are suffering from anxiety or low mood, relationships might not be going so well, or you feel stressed and overwhelmed. In therapy we can explore how these issues are showing up and discover what you need to move forward. We can work together to make sense of your situation and feelings. I will listen exquisitely, gently challenge your beliefs and encourage fresh perspectives. Through small shifts you may find an alternative way. This approach builds on the momentum that brought you to therapy in the first place.
As an integrative therapist, working mainly with a Gestalt and Psychodynamic approach, I am led by you and work collaboratively with you to explore your difficulty. I offer talking therapy, psychological education, and the option for Gestalt creative interventions such as working with images/postcards, figurines or the empty chair technique.
I believe that past events do impact us in the present but we don't need to go digging around looking for them as such. If something is impacting you it will show up in your day to day life in relationships, memories, thoughts and wellbeing. So we will focus on these present day occurrences, in the here and now. We will work to bring greater awareness to your emotions, befriending them and finding out about what is behind them. Through sharing this space you may find that what was overwhelming becomes more manageable and carries less weight.
Practice description
I offer weekly sessions which are 50 minutes long.
Short term (6 to 12 weeks)
Therapy can be short term if you have a specific issue you would like to focus on.
Long term therapy (open ended)
Long term therapy is suitable for more complex issues and for those who have been impacted by negative childhood experiences.
My first session
It's important you find a therapist you feel comfortable with. I will strive to offer you a genuine, respectful, non judgemental and compassionate relationship that will allow for therapeutic work to take place. If you would like to meet for an initial consultation please get in touch.
During your first session we will focus on what brought you to therapy and I will ask questions to build a picture of your situation and assess your needs and goals for therapy. We will agree when, how and for how long we will meet during this first session.
If it turns out that you need a different therapist or therapy with a different skill-set I would be happy to make a suitable referral.
Please contact me to arrange a brief consultation: clareobrientherapy@outlook.com
What I can help with
ADD / ADHD, AIDS/HIV, Anger management, Anxiety, Autism spectrum, Bereavement, Child related issues, Cultural issues, Depression, Disability, Health related issues, Identity issues, Infertility, Loss, Menopause, Men's issues, Mood disorder, Neurodiversity, Post-traumatic stress, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Stress, Women's issues, Work related issues
Types of therapy
Existential, Gestalt, Humanistic, Integrative, Phenomenological, Psychodynamic
Clients I work with
Adults, Older adults, Trainees, Young people
How I deliver therapy
Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Time-limited
Languages spoken
English
Features
- Flexible hours available
Availability
Available online various times Tuesday-Thursday
About me and my therapy practice
You may have experienced something quite difficult or perhaps you are suffering from anxiety or low mood, relationships might not be going so well, or you feel stressed and overwhelmed. In therapy we can explore how these issues are showing up and discover what you need to move forward. We can work together to make sense of your situation and feelings. I will listen exquisitely, gently challenge your beliefs and encourage fresh perspectives. Through small shifts you may find an alternative way. This approach builds on the momentum that brought you to therapy in the first place.
As an integrative therapist, working mainly with a Gestalt and Psychodynamic approach, I am led by you and work collaboratively with you to explore your difficulty. I offer talking therapy, psychological education, and the option for Gestalt creative interventions such as working with images/postcards, figurines or the empty chair technique.
I believe that past events do impact us in the present but we don't need to go digging around looking for them as such. If something is impacting you it will show up in your day to day life in relationships, memories, thoughts and wellbeing. So we will focus on these present day occurrences, in the here and now. We will work to bring greater awareness to your emotions, befriending them and finding out about what is behind them. Through sharing this space you may find that what was overwhelming becomes more manageable and carries less weight.
Practice description
I offer weekly sessions which are 50 minutes long.
Short term (6 to 12 weeks)
Therapy can be short term if you have a specific issue you would like to focus on.
Long term therapy (open ended)
Long term therapy is suitable for more complex issues and for those who have been impacted by negative childhood experiences.
My first session
It's important you find a therapist you feel comfortable with. I will strive to offer you a genuine, respectful, non judgemental and compassionate relationship that will allow for therapeutic work to take place. If you would like to meet for an initial consultation please get in touch.
During your first session we will focus on what brought you to therapy and I will ask questions to build a picture of your situation and assess your needs and goals for therapy. We will agree when, how and for how long we will meet during this first session.
If it turns out that you need a different therapist or therapy with a different skill-set I would be happy to make a suitable referral.
Please contact me to arrange a brief consultation: clareobrientherapy@outlook.com
What I can help with
ADD / ADHD, AIDS/HIV, Anxiety, Autism spectrum, Bereavement, Cancer, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Cultural issues, Depression, Disability, Health related issues, Identity issues, Infertility, LGBTQ+ counselling, Loss, Menopause, Mood disorder, Neurodiversity, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy related issues, Relationships, Self esteem, Stress, Women's issues, Work related issues
Types of therapy
Existential, Gestalt, Humanistic, Integrative, Phenomenological, Psychodynamic
Clients I work with
Adults, Older adults, Trainees, Young people
How I deliver therapy
Long term sessions, Online therapy, Short term sessions
Languages spoken
English
Features
- Flexible hours available
Availability
- Online sessions available via video platform Tuesday-Thursday
About me and my therapy practice
You may have experienced something quite difficult or perhaps you are suffering from anxiety or low mood, relationships might not be going so well, or you feel stressed and overwhelmed. In therapy we can explore how these issues are showing up and discover what you need to move forward. We can work together to make sense of your situation and feelings. I will listen exquisitely, gently challenge your beliefs and encourage fresh perspectives. Through small shifts you may find an alternative way. This approach builds on the momentum that brought you to therapy in the first place.
As an integrative therapist, working mainly with a Gestalt and Psychodynamic approach, I am led by you and work collaboratively with you to explore your difficulty. I offer talking therapy, psychological education, and the option for Gestalt creative interventions such as working with images/postcards, figurines or the empty chair technique.
I believe that past events do impact us in the present but we don't need to go digging around looking for them as such. If something is impacting you it will show up in your day to day life in relationships, memories, thoughts and wellbeing. So we will focus on these present day occurrences, in the here and now. We will work to bring greater awareness to your emotions, befriending them and finding out about what is behind them. Through sharing this space you may find that what was overwhelming becomes more manageable and carries less weight.
Practice description
I offer weekly sessions which are 50 minutes long.
Short term (6 to 12 weeks)
Therapy can be short term if you have a specific issue you would like to focus on.
Long term therapy (open ended)
Long term therapy is suitable for more complex issues and for those who have been impacted by negative childhood experiences.
My first session
It's important you find a therapist you feel comfortable with. I will strive to offer you a genuine, respectful, non judgemental and compassionate relationship that will allow for therapeutic work to take place. If you would like to meet for an initial consultation please get in touch.
During your first session we will focus on what brought you to therapy and I will ask questions to build a picture of your situation and assess your needs and goals for therapy. We will agree when, how and for how long we will meet during this first session.
If it turns out that you need a different therapist or therapy with a different skill-set I would be happy to make a suitable referral.
Please contact me to arrange a brief consultation: clareobrientherapy@outlook.com
What I can help with
ADD / ADHD, AIDS/HIV, Anger management, Anxiety, Autism spectrum, Bereavement, Cancer, Child related issues, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Cultural issues, Depression, Disability, Health related issues, Identity issues, Infertility, LGBTQ+ counselling, Loss, Menopause, Men's issues, Mood disorder, Neurodiversity, Post-traumatic stress, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Stress, Vegan allied, Women's issues, Work related issues
Types of therapy
Existential, Gestalt, Humanistic, Integrative, Phenomenological, Psychodynamic
Clients I work with
Adults, Older adults, Trainees, Young people
How I deliver therapy
Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work
Languages spoken
English
Features
- Flexible hours available
Availability
- In-person in Exeter on Thursdays
- In-person in Axminster on Tuesdays
- Online Tuesday to Thursday
About me and my therapy practice
You may have experienced something quite difficult or perhaps you are suffering from anxiety or low mood, relationships might not be going so well, or you feel stressed and overwhelmed. In therapy we can explore how these issues are showing up and discover what you need to move forward. We can work together to make sense of your situation and feelings. I will listen exquisitely, gently challenge your beliefs and encourage fresh perspectives. Through small shifts you may find an alternative way. This approach builds on the momentum that brought you to therapy in the first place.
As an integrative therapist, working mainly with a Gestalt and Psychodynamic approach, I am led by you and work collaboratively with you to explore your difficulty. I offer talking therapy, psychological education, and the option for Gestalt creative interventions such as working with images/postcards, figurines or the empty chair technique.
I believe that past events do impact us in the present but we don't need to go digging around looking for them as such. If something is impacting you it will show up in your day to day life in relationships, memories, thoughts and wellbeing. So we will focus on these present day occurrences, in the here and now. We will work to bring greater awareness to your emotions, befriending them and finding out about what is behind them. Through sharing this space you may find that what was overwhelming becomes more manageable and carries less weight.
Practice description
I offer weekly sessions which are 50 minutes long.
Short term (6 to 12 weeks)
Therapy can be short term if you have a specific issue you would like to focus on.
Long term therapy (open ended)
Long term therapy is suitable for more complex issues and for those who have been impacted by negative childhood experiences.
My first session
It's important you find a therapist you feel comfortable with. I will strive to offer you a genuine, respectful, non judgemental and compassionate relationship that will allow for therapeutic work to take place. If you would like to meet for an initial consultation please get in touch.
During your first session we will focus on what brought you to therapy and I will ask questions to build a picture of your situation and assess your needs and goals for therapy. We will agree when, how and for how long we will meet during this first session.
If it turns out that you need a different therapist or therapy with a different skill-set I would be happy to make a suitable referral.
Please contact me to arrange a brief consultation: clareobrientherapy@outlook.com
What I can help with
AIDS/HIV, Anger management, Anxiety, Autism spectrum, Bereavement, Cancer, Child related issues, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Cultural issues, Depression, Disability, Health related issues, Identity issues, Infertility, Loss, Menopause, Men's issues, Neurodiversity, Personal development, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy related issues, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Stress, Trauma, Vegan allied, Women's issues, Work related issues
Types of therapy
Existential, Gestalt, Integrative, Phenomenological, Psychodynamic, Relational
Clients I work with
Adults, Older adults, Trainees
How I deliver therapy
Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work
Languages spoken
English
Features
- Flexible hours available
Availability
I currently have availability Tuesday- Thursday online via video platforms
About me and my therapy practice
You may have experienced something quite difficult or perhaps you are suffering from anxiety or low mood, relationships might not be going so well, or you feel stressed and overwhelmed. In therapy we can explore how these issues are showing up and discover what you need to move forward. We can work together to make sense of your situation and feelings. I will listen exquisitely, gently challenge your beliefs and encourage fresh perspectives. Through small shifts you may find an alternative way. This approach builds on the momentum that brought you to therapy in the first place.
As an integrative therapist, working mainly with a Gestalt and Psychodynamic approach, I am led by you and work collaboratively with you to explore your difficulty. I offer talking therapy, psychological education, and the option for Gestalt creative interventions such as working with images/postcards, figurines or the empty chair technique.
I believe that past events do impact us in the present but we don't need to go digging around looking for them as such. If something is impacting you it will show up in your day to day life in relationships, memories, thoughts and wellbeing. So we will focus on these present day occurrences, in the here and now. We will work to bring greater awareness to your emotions, befriending them and finding out about what is behind them. Through sharing this space you may find that what was overwhelming becomes more manageable and carries less weight.
Practice description
I offer weekly sessions which are 50 minutes long.
Short term (6 to 12 weeks)
Therapy can be short term if you have a specific issue you would like to focus on.
Long term therapy (open ended)
Long term therapy is suitable for more complex issues and for those who have been impacted by negative childhood experiences.
My first session
It's important you find a therapist you feel comfortable with. I will strive to offer you a genuine, respectful, non judgemental and compassionate relationship that will allow for therapeutic work to take place. If you would like to meet for an initial consultation please get in touch.
During your first session we will focus on what brought you to therapy and I will ask questions to build a picture of your situation and assess your needs and goals for therapy. We will agree when, how and for how long we will meet during this first session.
If it turns out that you need a different therapist or therapy with a different skill-set I would be happy to make a suitable referral.
Please contact me to arrange a brief consultation: clareobrientherapy@outlook.com
What I can help with
Abuse, ADD / ADHD, AIDS/HIV, Anger management, Anxiety, Autism spectrum, Bereavement, Cancer, Child related issues, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Cultural issues, Depression, Disability, Health related issues, Identity issues, Infertility, Loss, Menopause, Men's issues, Mood disorder, Neurodiversity, Personal development, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy related issues, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Sexuality, Stress, Trauma, Vegan allied, Women's issues, Work related issues
Types of therapy
Existential, Gestalt, Humanistic, Integrative, Phenomenological, Psychodynamic, Relational
Clients I work with
Adults, Older adults, Trainees
How I deliver therapy
Long term sessions, Online therapy, Short term sessions
Languages spoken
English