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Dr Chris Cleave

DCPsych, MA (Oxon), CPsychol

Chartered Psychologist, Psychotherapist

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Welcome
I am a chartered psychologist and existential psychotherapist. I also teach therapy, and I write and speak about trauma and recovery. I keep a separate author website here.

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Therapy with me
I offer a warm, straightforward, and inclusive therapy where adults can explore their situation and discover new ways forward. People come with mental health concerns such as anxiety, trauma, dissociation, depression, or panic. Others seek support with life challenges, including burnout, bereavement, addiction, stuckness, isolation, and fears of many kinds.​

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My approach
We won't centre our work together on pathology or blame. We might explore how the world's increasing trauma is showing up in your mind and your relationships. We are navigating troubled times and we mustn't underestimate the forces operating on our being. We might look at how you will choose to recover your human grounding – in the unique context of your personal history, your family story, your relationships, your planet and your purpose. I won't presume to give you answers or advice. I will hold a careful and challenging space in which you can rediscover and reconnect with your own creativity and wisdom.

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Dr Chris Cleave is a Registered Counselling Psychologist with the Health & Care Professions Council (reg. no. PYL045503), a Chartered Member of the British Psychological Society (reg. no. 493181), a Full Clinical Psychotherapist Member of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (reg. no. 2011192504), an Accredited Clinical Member of the Universities Psychotherapy and Counselling Association (reg. no. 2483), a member of the Society for Existential Analysis, and a Recognised Psychologist with AXA Health, Aviva, Allianz and Vitality.

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