Claire

Ms Claire Barry

Psychotherapist

“I am an accredited & registered psychodynamic therapist with the UKCP & BACP working with young people, adults and couples short & long term”

About Me

As a psychodynamic therapist, I provide a calm space for young people, adults, and couples. Here, we can gently explore how past experiences influence your present feelings and relationships. You might seek short-term support for a specific challenge. Or, we can delve into deeper, long-term insight into enduring patterns. My aim is to help you gain clarity. This approach suits those ready to understand themselves more fully.

Approach

Work is quiet and attentive, moving at a steady pace so difficult memories or current stresses can be noticed without overwhelm. In Banbury and online in English, I listen reflectively, ask curious questions and sometimes suggest small tasks between sessions to help trace links from childhood, abuse, perinatal anxieties or relationship strains to how you feel now. I balance short, practical problem-solving with longer exploration, adjusting the rhythm to what feels manageable. This collaborative pace often suits those facing burnout, life transitions or complex emotional legacies.
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Basic Information

Services

Services Offered:

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    Clinical Supervision

    Professional oversight and reflective practice for clinical practitioners, ensuring quality of care and supporting ongoing development.

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    Wellness Support

    Holistic support focused on overall well-being, including stress management, lifestyle balance, and building sustainable healthy habits.

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    Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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    Supervision

    Professional oversight for therapists and counsellors, providing guidance, ethical support, and reflective space for their clinical work.

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    Therapy

    Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.

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Works With:

  • •Adolescents
  • •Adults
  • •Couples
  • •Elderly
  • •Individuals
  • •Organisations
  • •Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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    Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

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    Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

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    Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

    Learn more about Mood Disorder
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    Postnatal or Perinatal Depression

    Depression occurring during pregnancy or in the months following childbirth, affecting mood, energy, bonding with the baby, and daily functioning.

    Learn more about Postnatal or Perinatal Depression
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    Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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    LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

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    Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

    Learn more about Life Transitions
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    Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

    Learn more about Online Therapy
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    Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

    Learn more about Relationship Issues

Professional Title:

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    Psychotherapist

    A professional trained to provide in-depth therapy that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting change.

Service Area

Chipping Norton Counselling Service - Hook Norton and Chipping Norton

In-person & Online

Hook Norton, Oxfordshire

United Kingdom