Clare

Mrs Clare Whitworth

Psychotherapist

“BACP registered, psychotherapist and counsellor. Kink friendly. Experienced with child abuse and HIV counselling, and creative counselling.”

About Me

I offer integrative psychotherapy, providing a truly accepting space for all individuals. This includes clients who identify as kink. I help people explore challenging experiences, such as the impact of child abuse or HIV. We can use creative Counseling to voice feelings that are hard to put into words. My flexible approach ensures we find the best way for you to make sense of your unique journey and move forward.

Approach

Sessions move at your pace, using talk alongside art, writing or movement to help name and settle feelings that feel too big to hold alone. I offer appointments in Hebden Bridge and online, in English, and we’ll agree a rhythm between focused sessions and practical steps you can try between meetings. For people affected by childhood abuse, HIV or complex mood and family issues I use gentle tracking of patterns, grounding and paced reflection so memories and daily life become clearer and more manageable. This way of working suits people who want thoughtful, steady change.
Contact Clare

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Basic Information

Services

Services Offered:

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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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    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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    Psychotherapy

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

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    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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Works With:

  • •Adolescents
  • •Adults
  • •Individuals
  • •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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    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.

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    Family Issues

    Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.

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    HIV / AIDS Support

    The psychological impact of living with HIV/AIDS, including stigma, disclosure, medication adherence, and emotional well-being.

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

Private Practice

In-person & Online

Halifax, West Yorkshire

United Kingdom