Harriet Clarke, UKCP Accredited Psychotherapist

Harriet Clarke


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Harriet Clarke, UKCP Accredited Psychotherapist

Harriet Clarke

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My Approach

It can be helpful to know that there is not one 'right' way or specific 'real' reason to start therapy. For example, whilst some people approach therapy with a particular issue to explore and work on, it is not unusual to feel there are different issues - or even that things aren't clear, early on. I will help you engage with what is essential to and for you.

About Me

I’m Harriet.

The photo is of me in front of a dry-stone wall. These are walls that are often sturdy, but can be beautiful even when they have tumbled down and aren't doing the job they had previously. They can look like they are in control, or be less fixed and firm. I would take your lead and learn about how you like to talk about your experience, but you can see I often think in terms of landscapes. Paths forward aren't found by following someone else's map but by developing self-knowledge and confidence to take more ownership of your own direction. When life is challenging a therapist can help you to do that. I work online and in-person (outside/walking therapy).

I work with

  • Individuals
  • Private healthcare referrals

Special Interests

Like all UKCP registered psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors I can work with a wide range of issues, but here are some areas in which I have a special interest or additional experience.

How old (or young!) do you feel you are? I work with adults aged 18+ and strongly believe in no upper age limit for entering psychotherapy! Younger people, middle aged people and older people all can experience personal challenges that bring them to therapy. Many of us can experience the weight of expectations - from others or ourselves- about how we ‘should’ be and what we ‘ought to’ be doing at different ages. But the reality is we may either not be able to live our lives based on those expectations or we may want to choose not to. We may also find it challenging - and interesting, even invigorating - to work out how to adjust to different chapters of our lives.
When living with disability, impairment, or long-standing health difficulties, psychotherapy can be an opportunity to identify challenges faced, whether that be concerning discrimination and/or experience of the impairment/condition.
In families, relationships of care can mean that individuals are seeking a balance between how to be there for other people and how to retain some space for themselves. Expressing who you are and what you need might be a particular concern. Whatever your circumstances, and whatever family means to you, psychotherapy provides an opportunity to explore relationships and consider your own needs for belonging and the giving and receiving of care
Managing long standing health concerns can be exhausting and even lonely - for example you may be living with pain, with managing medication or other treatments, and / or experiencing uncertainty if the condition is progressive or fluctuating. Managing engaging with health professionals and / or family and friends when living with health difficulties can also be useful to explore, especially if relationships feel ‘stuck’ or are changing in ways that are raising questions or concerns for you.
Mental health concerns are a primary reason why many people consider counselling or psychotherapy. Whether or not you have sought or received a diagnosis, psychotherapy provides space for you to explore, understand and respond to your mental distress.

Types of Therapies Offered

  • Person Centred Psychotherapist

What I can help with

  • Anxiety
  • Bereavement
  • Chronic Illness
  • Depression
  • Disability
  • Employment Difficulties
  • Family
  • Health-related Issues
  • Mental Health Issues
  • Relationships

Types of sessions

  • Online Therapy
  • Telephone Therapy

Office

Zoom or Telephone

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UKCP College

  • Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy College (HIPC)
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