About Claire Bowers

A bit about me …

I am a qualified psychodynamic therapist with over thirty years’ experience helping adults and young people work through their psychological and emotional difficulties.

I have worked across a range of settings, including counselling agencies, senior leadership in schools, and community projects. I now work in a private practice, based in both Hastings and Rye.

I work with people from diverse backgrounds and support a wide range of difficulties, including menopause, OCD, anxiety, depression, eating disorders and professional burnout.

My approach to therapy is collaborative and relational. I offer a highly confidential and supportive space where we can explore what is troubling you, make sense of your experiences and work towards meaningful and lasting change at a pace that feels right for you.

Training & Qualifications

I have graduated from the University of Brighton with a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychodynamic Therapeutic Counselling. I have also studied at The Central School of Speech and Drama and have a B.Ed (Hons) in Drama and Spoken Language.

Continuing Professional Development

Caring for my clients is central to my work. I continue to learn and develop through ongoing study, reading and professional events. I also receive regular supervision to support my practice. This allows me to work ethically and creatively in response to each person’s individual needs.

“When I started therapy, my panic attacks were controlling my life. I didn’t think talking could help, but I slowly began to feel safer in my own body again. I’m calmer now and much more confident in myself.”

“After going through a very stressful period that I didn’t think I could get through, Claire helped me to find a quieter kind of peace that I didn’t think was possible.”

“Living with constant pain had worn me down emotionally. Through Claire’s help, I could understand how much I was carrying and how to be kinder to myself. I feel more resilient and less alone.”

“I started therapy feeling burnt out and stuck. The sessions helped me step back, and make sense of the patterns I’d ignored for years. I now feel steadier and clearer in both work and life.”

“I was nervous and unsure what to expect, but I felt listened to from the start. Therapy became a safe space that I looked forward to, where I could speak honestly and begin to understand myself in a deeper way.”

“I had thought about having therapy for years after recurring episodes of mental ill health, but always put it off. After meeting Claire and talking through my issues I’m so glad I’ve finally taken the steps to transform my understanding of my life and transform my future.”