Clara

Clara Herrent

Registered Psychotherapist

verified by TherapyRoute

I offer therapy in-person in Central London (Harley Street area), and also online. I provide therapy sessions both in English and French.

About Me

I am a fully qualified BACP registered and NCPS accredited psychotherapist in the UK, specialising in domestic abuse, narcissistic abuse, personality disorders, gender-based violence, harassment and stalking, coercive control, trauma, and eating disorders.
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Basic Information

Services


Main areas of expertise: domestic abuse, narcissistic abuse, all other types of abuse (emotional, psychological, physical, sexual, financial & legal abuse), gender-based violence, personality disorders, harassment and stalking, coercive control, trauma, PTSD, Complex-PTSD, eating disorders, relationships & low self-esteem issues.

Services Offered:

  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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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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  • Psychodynamic Therapy

    A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.

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  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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  • Trauma Counseling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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Works With:

  • Adults

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

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

  • Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Eating Disorders

    A group of conditions, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating, involving disturbed eating behaviours and a distorted relationship with food and body image.

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  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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  • Relationship Issues

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

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  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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  • Suicidal Thoughts

    Thoughts about ending one's own life, ranging from passive wishes to active plans. This is a sign of severe emotional distress that requires professional support.

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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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Professional Title:

  • Registered Psychotherapist

    A psychotherapist who is formally registered with a regulatory body to provide psychotherapy.

Qualifications


Postgraduate Diploma

Diploma

University of East London

Year: 2025

Postgraduate Certificate

University of Aberdeen

Year: 2021

Postgraduate Diploma

Diploma

National Centre for Eating Disorders

Year: 2021

Registrations


British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy

Registered Psychotherapist,Integrative Psychotherapist

Registration: BACP 414162

Memberships


British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Membership: 414162

National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)

Membership: NCPS2258

Service Area


85 Wimpole Street

In-person & Online

London, England

United Kingdom