Human
Givens
THERAPY
I AM A REGISTERED MEMBER OF THE HUMAN GIVENS INSTITUTE
Claire de la Varre, PhD, HGDipP, GQHP
Online, and in-person in Edinburgh
07843 110473 | drclairetherapy@pm.me
Everyone needs support sometimes. please reach out if you are looking for help.
I’m an experienced therapist and work with children, teens, adults, couples, and older adults. My approach is practical, kind, and non-judgmental and I focus on helping my clients address unmet emotional needs.
I work in-person in Edinburgh (Sat/Sun), and online (M, W, Th)
The Human Givens (Human Needs) approach provides effective tools and teaches skills for everyday challenges as well as more serious issues such as chronic illness, grief, depression, and divorce.
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If you have questions or would like therapy for your child, you can book a free 15-minute consultation.
I hold an advanced DBS check for working with vulnerable people and children.
Here are some of the client populations and areas I specialise in:
1) Unresolved physical symptoms e.g. functional gastrointestinal conditions like IBS, chronic pain, migraines, autoimmune conditions, and some skin conditions.
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2) Chronic or terminal illness
We aren't born knowing what to do when our relationship hits a bump in the road. Whether you want to learn how to communicate better, recover from infidelity, navigate a crisis, or are choosing to separate or divorce, relationship skills can make things go more smoothly. My approach is "sex-informed" meaning that while I am not a sex therapist we will talk about your sex life as an important aspect of your relationship.​​
​​4) Dissociative Disorders
More than just zoning out, dissociation is thought to be a form of childhood PTSD and is often misdiagnosed. You might lose time, have fuzzy thinking, or feel disconnected from your sense of self.
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5) Help to stop smoking or vaping
I've successfully worked with many smokers over the years. Even if you've been smoking for decades, and even if you've tried to stop and have relapsed many times, it is still possible to quit and improve your health. Don't wait any longer!
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