Claire James

My work is trauma-informed and grounded in relational, psychodynamic and person-centred approaches. I also draw on psychoeducation and reflective practice where helpful, particularly when working with professionals or carers. While art therapy is at the heart of my work, creativity is always invitational—sessions can be entirely talking-based, image-led, or a blend, depending on your needs.

I have experience with a broad range of clients, including adults, children, teenagers, LGBTQIA+ individuals, neurodivergent clients, and people in forensic settings. I also work with children and young people in foster care and adoption, as well as foster carers and adoptive parents.

Clients come to me with a wide range of experiences including trauma, depression, suicidal feelings, identity exploration, chronic illness, and the emotional impact of life-changing health events such as cancer or stroke. I offer a space to process grief, loss, adjustment, and identity shifts that can come with physical health challenges, alongside support for sexual abuse, attachment wounds, emotion regulation difficulties, and relationship challenges.

Therapy with me is shaped around you. I work online and in person (Isle of Man), and offer both short- and long-term work. At its heart, my practice is about building connection—supporting you to feel seen, understood, and gently empowered to make sense of your inner world at your own pace.