“Learn practical ways to respond to Your Childs anxiety/OCD that support growth, resilience, and independence “
hello!
I’m Claire, a registered social worker with over 17 years’ experience working alongside children, families, and communities.
I work with parents whose children are experiencing anxiety and/or OCD, offering support that is practical, compassionate, and evidence-based.
I do this by delivering the SPACE programme with parents/caregivers, supporting them to build the skills and confidence to help their child - so anxiety or OCD no longer runs family life.
Thanks for being here,
Claire
B.Soc.Sc(Hons), BSW (Hons), SWRB 9041 (New Zealand)
CORU registration underway
For a more detailed look at my career history please click here.
“We think that children act, whereas what they mostly do is react. Parents who realise this acquire a powerful tool. By noticing their own responses to the child, rather than fixating on the child’s responses to them, they free up tremendous energy for growth. ”
My Approach
I take a relational approach to my work, this means that I love building relationships and taking time to listen and learn before working in partnership with you. I will be open and honest with what I can do to support you and your family, and enjoy bringing some lightness to the work with a good sense of humour.
What other parents have said
Claire has been an absolute blessing to our family. My son was struggling with anxiety for many years, and she guided us through it with so much patience, care, and genuine love. She didn’t just support us, she walked with us step by step, giving us the tools on how to cope and deal with these issues and set us up with invaluable knowledge for life. Her kindness, gentleness, and commitment made such a powerful difference. We are so grateful for everything she has done. Claire didn’t just help my son; she gave our whole family peace and hope. I cannot recommend her enough. Her heart for others truly shows in the way she works.
— Parents K & S
“Working with Claire made a real difference for our family. She was practical, calm, and easy to talk to, and we felt supported without ever feeling judged. We learned tools that drastically changed our home environment, we now have a home that feels easier and lighter, we have fun again without planning when the next meltdown will be.”
— Parents J & B
“Claire was a huge support to us. She’s very calm, easy to talk to, and helped us make sense of things without ever making us feel like we were doing something wrong. We enjoy our child again and cannot emphasise how good it feels to see them live a normal life.”
— Parents A & M