Collaboration
Understanding
Growth

Hello my name is Clare Gyde and I am a Counsellor and Psychotherapist based in Surrey, with many years experience. I support individuals, couples and families.

Collaboration...

I can assist you to better understand yourself, however difficult that may initially feel. 

We do this by talking - i mean, truly talking. There is no rush and never ever any pressure. I am warm, patient and empathic. We will go at your pace.

 Understand...

Your thoughts, feelings, past and present behavioural patterns, to help you overcome future challenges. 

Growth... 

Helping you to find inner peace, personal power and emotional balance, in areas that may be of concern to you.

About me...

I was fortunate enough to do my training, for five years, at the Metanoia, a renowned counselling and psychotherapy institute in West London. 

I have many years of experience. The foundation of my practice is years of excellent training but that's only the tip of the iceberg. Many other attributes are what make a relatable, empathic therapist. Training is just one part.

I offer kindness, authenticity and a gentle, direct but always tentative approach. You have my absolute focus and entire attention for the duration of our session. 

I also like to send you 'bits and pieces' to read or consider in between our sessions - if you agree to this. 

 If you wish, I will take notes during our sessions - these notes are for you to keep - so you can look back during the week and months to see how you thought and felt during our sessions. Some people don't want me to take notes - or it is not comfortable for them to take them home - and that's ok too. 

Together we can figure out what feels best for you.

I have worked at Kingston Bereavement Service for four years. Also, I've worked with the government agency Victim Support and now I focus on private practice, while also doing some voluntary work with people in need of psychological support.