Dr Clare Drea

HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologist offering Brainspotting, Somatic Internal Family Systems-informed therapy, mindfulness and self-compassion for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma and recurring emotional difficulties.

I am a Clinical Psychologist working with adults online and in person in Cambridge. My approach combines psychological understanding with attention to emotional and bodily experience, creating space to explore difficulties with curiosity, compassion and care.

Sometimes, understanding why we struggle does not fully change how we feel. You may have explored your experiences in talking therapy yet still find yourself caught in familiar emotional or relationship patterns. I offer a thoughtful, collaborative approach that attends to both your understanding of these experiences and how they are felt in your body.

How I work

I adapt therapy to your individual needs, drawing on Brainspotting, Somatic Internal Family Systems-informed work, mindfulness and self-compassion.

Brainspotting uses eye positioning alongside attention to emotional and bodily sensations to explore difficult experiences. IFS-informed parts work offers a compassionate way to understand different aspects of ourselves, including those that criticise, protect or carry painful feelings.

Together, we can explore recurring patterns and develop a more compassionate relationship with your inner experience. My work places particular importance on the therapeutic relationship, moving at a pace that feels manageable and allowing space for change to unfold.

Areas I support

• Anxiety

• Depression and low mood

• Trauma and difficult past experiences

• Stress and burnout

• Relationship difficulties

• Boundaries, assertiveness and people-pleasing

• Life transitions

• Performance pressure

• Self-understanding and personal development

Who I work with

• • Adults
  • People experiencing recurring emotional or relationship difficulties
  • Those who have gained insight through talking therapy but feel something remains unresolved
  • People interested in exploring the connection between their thoughts, emotions and bodily experience

Professional background & accreditation

I am:

• I am an HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist, having completed my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at University College London.

My professional training includes:

• • Doctorate in Clinical Psychology — University College London
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Interpersonal Psychotherapy — University College London
  • Brainspotting Phase 1 and 2
  • IFS Somatic Parts Work — The Embody Lab

My practice brings together my clinical psychology background with further training in somatic approaches, alongside mindfulness and self-compassion.

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Practical information

• Sessions: In-person and online

• Location: Cambridge Therapy Rooms, 11B Kings Parade, Cambridge, CB2 1SJ

• Availability: Please enquire directly

• Fees: please enquire

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I aim to offer a compassionate space where you can explore what feels difficult, deepen your understanding of yourself and work towards meaningful change.

If my approach feels like a good fit, you are very welcome to get in touch to discuss working together.