Who is Clinical Psychologist Dr Claire Plumbly?
Dr Claire Plumbly is an HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist, an EMDR Europe Approved Consultant Supervisor, and the director of Good Therapy Ltd, a therapy centre specialising in trauma-focused therapies both online and in Taunton. Since 2017, Claire has been in full-time private practice in Somerset, focusing on trauma-related issues such as sexual assault, attachment trauma, and burnout. Claire offers one-on-one therapy, an EMDR intensive week, workshops, and a 6-month program for women experiencing burnout and overwhelm. She qualified as a clinical psychologist in 2008 and has extensive NHS experience, including six years in an Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service and three years at a sexual assault referral center in London. Claire is accredited in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and is an EMDR Consultant-Supervisor. She also has training in Mindfulness, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Skills, which she integrates to meet the unique needs of her clients. Additionally, she is trained in Pre-Trial Therapy (PTT) and can support victims of sexual assault who are navigating the criminal justice system. Claire is the author of “Burnout: How to Manage Your Nervous System Before It Manages You.” Drawing on polyvagal theory and her extensive experience as a trauma therapist, the book helps to understand the dynamics of anxiety, trauma, and burnout and provide the tools to thrive amidst the challenges of modern life. Dr Claire Plumbly kindly joins us at Mind Friend to offer her guidance and expertise helping us cultivate a more fulfilled and balanced approach to our mental health.
