Rachel Clarke

I am a BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, Tavistock Approved Couples Therapist for Depression and EMDR UK trained Therapist.

I started working in mental health services providing therapy in 2009. I have taught CBT and Counselling skills at university and college. More recently I have been involved in developing and running a specialist Post Graduate diplomas in CBT and I train and supervise people across the north of England and Ireland.

I am passionate about creating a space in our sessions where you can feel safe and comfortable to explore difficulties you are experiencing.

My approach can be helpful for a wide range of problems, including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Depression, Social Anxiety, Low Self-Esteem, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Body image problems and Eating disorders.

You may be looking at having therapy as you are overwhelmed with feelings you are experiencing. Maybe this is affecting how you respond to situations, yourself and others. If you find you are feeling this way come and talk with me and we will look at understanding the difficulties you face and how they have developed.

Maybe you are looking for couples therapy as you are having difficulties in your relationship. In couples therapy we can work towards gaining a better understanding of what is happening and the patterns you find yourselves in. I specialise in working with couples where one or both partners experience Depression and/or Anxiety. During our work we can  focus on building greater emotional closeness between you, understanding your own and your partner’s needs and how to communicate these in ways where you both feel heard and understood.