Dr Clara Mai Fitzsimons
I am a counselling psychologist and psychotherapist specialising in perinatal mental health. I currently work within an NHS perinatal mental health team in London, where I provide therapeutic support to parents and their babies, with a particular focus on traumatic birth experiences.
I hold a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology and a Master's degree in Psychoanalytic Developmental Psychology. My clinical work is grounded in a deep understanding of the emotional and psychological challenges that can arise during pregnancy, birth, and the postnatal period. My doctoral research explored women's lived experiences of traumatic childbirth, giving me valuable insight into how these experiences are felt, expressed, and processed over time. This informs a thoughtful, compassionate, and attuned approach to therapy, supporting individuals as they make sense of their experiences and move towards recovery.
As a counselling psychologist trained in a range of therapeutic approaches, I tailor my work to each individual, drawing predominantly on psychodynamic thinking while remaining responsive to your unique needs, history, and circumstances.
I offer both online sessions and in-person therapy from a small, welcoming therapeutic space in Stoke Newington, North East London. If you would like to arrange an initial consultation or an informal phone call to explore whether this support feels right for you, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
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