Claire Hendy

Claire Hendy is a qualified Integrative Psychotherapist and Pre-Accredited member of the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP). She holds a degree in Integrative Psychotherapy from the Institute of Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy (IICP), as well as a Certificate in Adolescent Psychotherapy. Claire is currently completing a Master’s in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy and a Professional Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing. Her additional professional training includes Trauma-Informed Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, HSE ASSIST, HSE Suicide Bereavement Training for Professionals, HSE Understanding Self-Harm, Tusla Children First and Working Professionally Online.

Claire works with adults and adolescents aged 12 and over, offering a warm, welcoming and non-judgemental space where clients can feel heard, understood and supported. She recognises that beginning therapy can feel daunting and places great importance on developing a therapeutic relationship built on trust, empathy and respect.

As an Integrative Psychotherapist, Claire adapts her approach to the individual rather than using a one-size-fits-all model. Her work has a strong Person-Centred foundation and draws on a range of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy and Reality Therapy/Choice Theory.

Claire works collaboratively with each client, taking into consideration their individual experiences, relationships, circumstances and stage of life. She supports clients in exploring what may be contributing to difficulties, developing greater self-understanding and identifying meaningful ways forward. When working with adolescents, Claire takes an age-appropriate and developmentally informed approach, providing young people with a supportive space where they can express themselves openly, explore what they are experiencing and feel that their voice is heard.

Claire understands that people come to therapy for many different reasons. Clients may be experiencing emotional difficulties, relationship challenges, periods of change, feeling overwhelmed, or simply wanting a safe and supportive space to better understand themselves. Across her work with both adults and adolescents, Claire aims to provide a professional, compassionate and inclusive therapeutic relationship where clients feel respected for who they are and supported to make meaningful changes at a pace that feels right for them.