Claire Sharman

I specialise in therapeutic work with children. I have worked in primary schools for over 10 years supporting children’s behaviour, mental health and wellbeing.

I now work both in schools and privately to deliver individual sessions to children and young people.

I continuously update my professional development to ensure my skills and knowledge are up to date. Recently these have included courses such as behaviour and de-escalation, working therapeutically with autism, safeguarding, self harm and so on.

How we work together:
In session I use a variety of therapeutic techniques. These include person centred therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), but primarily I work in creative ways. I will use art therapy, mindfulness, lego therapy, therapeutic play and other creative interventions to support children with a wide range of difficulties.

My sessions are age appropriate and individually tailored in order to meet the needs of the children I work with. Sessions are held in a safe and calm environment in order to explore, identify and improve thoughts, feelings and behaviours. We work together to explore possible coping strategies and improve overall mental wellbeing.

N.B. I have had both of my Covid vaccinations and my booster.

Criteria for this service

There is no criteria for this service.

If you think your child has emotional, relational or mental health difficulties.

Areas I specialise in

• Anger management and understanding
• Behavioural difficulties
• Anxiety
• Attachment
• Depression/low mood
• Bereavement/loss
• Social/friendship skills/bullying/assertiveness
• Emotional difficulties
• Family/relationship difficulties
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Phobias
• Low confidence/self-esteem and resilience
• Sleep difficulties
• Stress
• Suicidal feelings
• Self harm