Hello, and welcome.

I'm a qualified and experienced psychotherapist dedicated to providing professional and compassionate support. Please have a look round to learn more about my therapeutic approach and specialist training.

My Background

Before training in psychotherapy, I worked as an artist and filmmaker. I produced award-winning films that were screened at film festivals and art exhibitions. I have worked in the medium of drama, documentary and experimental film, with a particular focus on narratives that represent the lives and aspirations of women.

I have taught filmmaking to diverse communities through Community Arts Organisations and created films for both private and public sector clients. This creative background informs my therapeutic work, and my ongoing practice as an artist.

Community Involvement

I volunteer with the Lesbian Immigration Support Group (lisg.uk), a charity providing practical and social support to lesbian and bisexual refugee and asylum-seeking women throughout Greater Manchester. This work reflects my commitment to supporting marginalised communities and understanding the complex challenges faced by those navigating displacement and belonging.

Creative Practice

Beyond my therapeutic work, I'm a comic book creator with a passion for graphic novels and sequential art. I'm currently working on my second book ‘Primal States’. www.seahorsecomics.com.

I look forward to the possibility of working with you. Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you'd like to discuss how therapy might support you.

Contact me on clare.pearl@icloud.com

Qualifications

2024 - 2025 Supervision CSTD (Centre for Supervision and Team Development) (Modules 1, 2 and 3, currently doing Module 4).

2018 - 2021 Postgraduate Diploma Advanced Psychotherapy and Counselling Studies (Supervision) University of Salford 

2017 – 2018 Wild Therapy a one-year course with Wild Therapists Jayne Johnson and Stephen Tame

2011 - 2013 Diploma Person-Centred Counselling accredited by the National Counselling Society

2005 – 2008 Shamanic Therapy and the Creative Arts, a three-year training with the Coventina School of Shamanic Therapy, Northumberland.

1999 -2002 MA Filmmaking International Film School Wales

1986 -1989 BA Hons Fine Art University of London Goldsmiths

Membership

I am a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). This is an accredited register approved by the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care and it means I work to their high standards and abide by their code of ethics.

I carry professional indemnity and public liability insurance and I am registered with the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office).

I have regular supervision to support my client work.