Clare Dobbyn

I currently have limited availability on Mondays and Thursdays, afternoons and evenings. I will have Tuesday availability from the new year. As I only have limited availibity I can only offer weekly sessions (not two weekly).

While I’m trained in the Psychodynamic modality, I tend to view the theories/modalities as more of a toolbox. I will work collaboratively with you to find an approach that work best for you. 

 I support  clients who come to sessions wanting to work on a specific issue, or just to feel less overwhelmed. I have experience of working with complex mental health conditions, feelings of suicidality and trauma, particularly around women's lived experiences.  I work in an intersectional feminist way and am passionate about creating safe spaces for people.

I am can offer short term structured work or longer term  therapeutic work focusing on exploring early childhood connections in a safe, containing way.  This longer term work gives us time to build trust so you can feel safe with me.  We go slowly and at your pace always.

I  work in a relational way. This means we work on your issues together, I always see you as the expert in you, but I will help you work your way through things. Sometimes we are so close to things it can feel impossible to see the patterns and common threads. That's where our work together begins. I focus on doing this in a safe and above all, unjudgmental way.  

Working ethically is so important to me,  so if I feel that I don't have the skills/experience to work with you we will talk about it together and find the best solution for you.

I can offer a free 20 minute introductory call. This wont be a therapy session but is more a way for you to see if I am the right fit for you. I will ask you some questions about what's bringing you to therapy and you will have the opportunity to ask me any questions that matter to you.