Clare Bay Therapy (MBACP)

Neurodiversity, The Arts, Individual Psychotherapeutic Counselling, Adolescent Therapy, Family Therapy, Adoption, Young People in Care, Pre and Post Natal Therapy, Creative Group Therapy, Guided Meditation, Training, Trauma and Abuse, Self Harm, Eating Disorders

Welcome — I’m Clare Bay, Gestalt Therapist

Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, confusing, or simply “stuck.”
Whether you’re an adolescent finding your place in the world, an adult navigating change, or a family seeking deeper understanding, therapy can be a powerful step toward clarity, ease, and emotional wellbeing.

I’m a Gestalt Therapist working holistically with mind, body and environment. My approach is creative, grounded, and deeply relational — blending talking therapy with embodied methods, expressive work, and nature-based exploration. No two people are the same, which is why every session is tailored to your unique needs, pace, and potential.

Working Together

I believe self-awareness is the foundation of personal growth. When we begin to understand ourselves more fully — our patterns, emotions, needs and beliefs — we open the door to meaningful change.

Sometimes, however, this awareness becomes blocked by old stories, negative thought patterns, or behaviours that no longer serve us. These can leave us feeling disconnected, dissatisfied or unsure of how to move forward.

Gestalt Therapy offers a non-judgemental, compassionate space to explore what’s happening in the present moment. Together, we work to:

Notice what’s really going on beneath the surface
Understand how your mind and body respond to challenges
Develop new choices, perspectives, and ways of relating
Reconnect with creativity, confidence, and emotional balance

It’s a gentle, powerful process that helps you come home to yourself.

A Holistic, Creative & Nature-Informed Approach

Sessions may include:
🌿 Talking therapy
🎨 Creative and expressive techniques
🧘 Body-based awareness and grounding
🌲 Nature therapy and outdoor exploration

This flexible way of working supports deep healing and feels especially helpful for young people, neurodivergent clients, those feeling disconnected from their bodies, or anyone drawn to a more creative path to wellbeing.

Why Psychotherapy?

Psychotherapy uses regular, supportive interaction to help you move through difficulties and make meaningful changes. It can help you shift unhelpful patterns, ease emotional distress, improve relationships, and enhance overall wellbeing.

It’s a space to grow, to understand, and to rediscover your sense of self.

My Story

My therapeutic work began in Youth and Community services, supporting young people and families from all walks of life who were facing challenges or transitions. I went on to work as a Mental Health Practitioner and as a carer for children with emotional and behavioural needs. These experiences shaped my deep respect for people’s stories and my sense of privilege in being invited to walk alongside them.

I have trained in CBT and Person-Centred Counselling, though the heart of my work is Gestalt Psychotherapy. This approach allows me to work holistically—creatively, relationally, with the body, outdoors in nature, or through talking therapy—depending on what each person needs.

Alongside my private practice, I also deliver training and facilitate therapeutic groups nationwide.

I am a fully qualified Psychotherapeutic Counsellor, trained at the Metanoia Institute.

I have 25 years experience also working in the Arts and Entertainment Industry on both sides and love to work with Actors and Creatives.

My Approach

Every therapeutic journey is unique. I tailor sessions to each individual, drawing from a range of therapeutic models, with the following core values guiding my work:

Person-centred awareness
Respect
Emphasis on lived experience
Creative experiment and discovery
Social responsibility
Authentic relationship

Ways We Can Explore Together

Dreamwork
Body awareness
Creative experiments
Authentic dialogue and relational exploration
Aromatherapy