Claire Owens

Psychodynamic Counsellor, DBT & RO-DBT Therapist (Individuals & Groups)

PGDip Psychodynamic Counselling (Brighton University), Certificate in Group Psychotherapy (IGA), Foundation Certificate in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (BIDBT), Brainspotting (Level II) (BSPUK), RO-DBT (Level 1) Radically Open Dialectical Behavioural Therapy Training with Founder Thomas Lynch

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Before coming to work in Brighton, I lived in Paris for 8 years. I carried out individual and group training, within a number of large international companies.

AbuseADHDAdoption IssuesAlzheimersAnxietyAspergersAttachment TheoryAutismBipolarBody Image IssuesCancerChronic Pain or IllnessCodependencyContemplativeDepressionDivorceDomestic AbuseDrug Dependence / Abuse / AddictionEating DisorderFeministGender IdentityHistorical TraumaInfertilityInsomniaIntellectual DisabilityInternet AddictionInterpersonalKleptomaniaLGBTQ IssuesLoss or GriefMen’s IssuesMindfulness-basedOCDODDPanicPanic AttacksPersonal GrowthPersonality DisordersPolyamorous and Open RelationshipsPostpartumPregnancy (Prenatal Mental Health)Premarital CounselingPsychodynamicPTSDRelationalRelationship / Marriage IssuesSelf-EsteemSelf-HarmingSensorimotorSexual AbuseSexual AddictionSexual ProblemsSocial PhobiaSpiritualitySuicidal IdeationTraumaWomen’s Issues

My area of interest is working with clients who present with both conditions of emotional under-control (BPD/EUPD) and over-control (OCD, ASD, Eating Disorders, Chronic Depression, Maladaptive Perfectionism Treatment Resistant Anxiety). DBT and RO-DBT are approaches that are designed specifically to focus on treating both respectively. I am a qualified Psychodynamic Counsellor and work with both individuals and groups. I trained in the Psychodynamic approach at Brighton University and I have studied Group Psychotherapy with the IGA (Institute of Group Analysis). I am also a trained practitioner of Brainspotting a brain-body therapy treatment method deriving from EMDR. It aims to help focus and process, through the deep brain, sources of many emotional, somatic and performance problems. It is also very effective with people who have experienced all forms of trauma. I have also trained in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) with the Linehan Institute approved training organisation, The British Isles DBT Training and have recently completed Level 1 training in Radically Open DBT (RO-DBT). I believe in the transformative power of the therapeutic relationship to improve relationships, change unwanted thoughts and patterns of behaviour, heal past wounds, and promote personal awareness, growth and well-being. I aim to offer a safe, respectful and non-judgmental space, where clients can expect to be treated with compassion and empathy. Having established a trusting relationship, I work collaboratively with clients to help them identify and work towards reaching their goals. I tailor the way I work to fit each individual client, and utilise various theoretical approaches depending on the client’s unique issues and needs. The basis of my work, from my core training, is psychodynamic and relational. I have however trained in and studied a number of techniques and approaches, which I discuss with clients before using. A deep respect for the human drive towards relationship, health and wholeness, which I have the privilege to witness and experience with clients, continues to underpin and inspire my work.

Starting my private practice 8 years ago at The Rock Clinic in Brighton, I have gained experience of working with clients with a range of issues ranging from anxiety, depression, OCD, eating disorders, ASD & ADHD and trauma. I continue to work independently in Private Practice and also am a member of DBT Sussex at The Phoenix Therapy Practice. I am also a part of a local charity which offers mentorships to young women.

Type of Therapy
  • Behavioural Therapy
  • Brainspotting
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Integrative
  • Mindfulness
  • Psychoanalysis
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy (Body Centered)
Client Type
GroupsIndividuals
Type of Session
Fixed TermLong Term (Face to Face)Online TherapySkype