“In each case, by offering a confidential space and the rare opportunity for real attention to be paid to the individual, I believe that psychotherapy can help.”

I am a registered UKCP psychotherapist, and have a doctorate in counselling psychology and psychotherapy (DCPsych). I worked for many years in qualitative research as a consumer psychologist, for both the social and commercial sectors, specialising in health and sensitive subjects, before training as a psychotherapist; I have been practising since 2009, both privately and in a GP practice in North London. Now I work in the Bath/Frome area of Somerset, as well as online.

Clients come with all kinds of different problems and issues: some have suffered a loss or trauma; some are struggling with relationships; some feel depressed and unfulfilled; some are suffering anxiety; some simply feel stuck. In each case, by offering a confidential space and the rare opportunity for real attention to be paid to the individual, I believe that psychotherapy can help.

My training is in integrative psychotherapy: to me, this is both about integrating different psychotherapeutic approaches and helping a client to integrate the different parts of themselves. For all of us, the past influences the present, and exploring this can often be instrumental in moving forward to a more fulfilling life, and a greater sense of being alive. Helping clients to feel they have choices is often a key aspect. Central to my work is the actual relationship I have with my clients: I offer a non-judgemental, supportive, warm and human context, where any thoughts and feelings can be brought into the room and safely explored together.

Specialisms: as well as frequently working with people suffering from anxiety, depression and/or trauma, I have a particular interest in relational issues, existential crises, bereavement, and working with psychotherapy students (discounted rate offered).

I am registered (under the name Dr Margaret Clare Mansfield) with AXA PPP, Aviva and Vitalityhealth private medical insurance.

I am a Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society and a member of the United Kingdom Council of Psychotherapists (UKCP), and the Metanoia Institute. I am also registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) under Margaret Clare Mansfield, registration number PYL35962.

I am based near Frome, in Somerset.

“Therapy offers a space in which clients can untangle themselves from past trauma, and learn to build new ways of relating with themselves, with others and the world.”

I am a practising Counselling Psychologist and Psychotherapist with fifteen years of experience within the NHS and private sector, working with adults, couples and families. I am a member of the British Psychological Society and United Kingdom Council of Psychotherapists and abide by their code of ethics. I run a busy private practice from Hingham, a small town in South Norfolk, whilst also offering limited sessions at my London office in South Woodford. I also currently offer online sessions via Zoom. I am an associate practitioner with the perinatal psychology practice Parenthood in Mind, and an academic lecturer in psychotherapy at the Metanoia Institute in Ealing.

Specialisms: I specialise in psychological health during the perinatal period, as well as working with couples who have experienced pregnancy loss, infertility or other reproductive trauma. I also specialise in working with couples who are on diverse paths to parenthood. My research is in the area of intergenerational and cultural trauma, and I enjoy working with those wishing to explore this aspect of their histories. My other specialist area is in working with couples, having undertaken specialist couples therapy training at the Tavistock Institute.

Due to a broad training background, I have grounding in various different approaches, which allows me to be flexible in how I work with each individual:

“I try to listen to the therapeutic goals of the client before deciding upon what sort of approach might 'fit'. Sometimes a client may be unsure what their immediate goals for therapy are, which would lead me to consider having a more open, explorative stance in the therapy. At other times, I might use a more behavioural (CBT-like) approach to support someone to actualise behavioural changes in their life. I believe that an understanding of a person's past relationships is extremely important in order to help them understand their current difficulties. Therapy can offer a space in which clients can untangle themselves from past traumas, and learn to build new ways of relating with themselves, with others and the world. I try and work with transparency, which involves being clear about how therapy works and how we will measure when you have achieved your goals.”

I am registered with AXA, CIGNA, Vitality and WPA and Aviva private health insurance.

“I offer a warm, confidential and honest space to explore and work through your concerns and difficulties.”

Everyone goes through times when they experience feelings of 'stuckness' or uncertainty. This can manifest itself in many different ways, such as anxiety and depression, relationship difficulties or low moods. You may also have had experiences that feel difficult to discuss with others or that are challenging to make sense of on your own. I offer a warm, confidential and honest space to explore and work through your concerns.

I am a Chartered Psychologist and Psychotherapist, with over fifteen years of experience working in a variety of settings, including private practice, the NHS, as well as in the UK and international NGO sector.

In private practice, my work encompasses a wide variety of subject areas including bereavement, meaninglessness in life/a desire for personal growth, substance misuse problems, questions about identity/gender, as well as childhood and adult experiences of trauma. I also have specialist knowledge and skills in working with complex trauma, including trauma therapy methods.

My approach to psychological therapy is integrative, meaning that I draw on different therapeutic perspectives and models, paying attention to both the influence of your past and current circumstances. The relationship we establish is fundamental to our work and can offer important insights into other relationships in your life. Being integrative also means I work with flexibility; I believe in us collaboratively developing an approach that best supports you as an individual. I draw on well researched and evidence-based approaches to therapy, whilst always putting the individual first.

I believe therapy can be transformational. Both in terms of supporting changes in thinking and behaviour, and also through developing a deeper insight into yourself and the relationships in your life.

I offer long and shorter-term therapy, depending on your needs. I only offer online sessions. Our first consultation is an opportunity to discuss your concerns and to consider whether we would work well together. In shorter-term work, we may set a certain number of sessions and focus on a specific concern or on unpacking general anxieties. In longer-term work we may decide to work open-ended, exploring underlying or deeper-rooted difficulties.

Specialisms: My professional experience spans a wide range of psychological difficulties and encompasses an interest in working with questions around personal growth, identity, and belonging. In addition, through my work with people who have experienced complex trauma, I specialise in psychotraumatology and trauma therapy.

I am registered with AXA PPP, Aviva and Vitality Health private medical insurance.

I have a Doctorate in counselling psychology and psychotherapy and am registered with the British Psychological Society and with the UK Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).