Clare Bridgman, NCPS

Clare works in an integrative way, blending different evidence-based therapeutic techniques to meet the needs of the person in front of her. One common strand is practical skills work - teaching simple tools to manage anxiety, low mood and stress, and to reduce harmful habits. This helps when day-to-day coping feels overwhelming.

Another strand focuses on understanding relationship and attachment patterns. This approach looks at how past connections affect current relationships and self-worth, helping people notice repeating patterns and choose different responses.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Clare talks with each person about their goals, preferences and what has or hasn't helped before, then adjusts methods as therapy progresses. The aim is to find a way of working that feels useful and realistic for that person's life.

Online sessions give practical flexibility. Video calls let conversations feel close to an in-person meeting while still letting people join from wherever works best. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging support shorter, more frequent contact or when writing helps to clarify thoughts. Together these options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments.