Therapists

Claire is Caraline’s most senior eating disorder therapist, with over 30 years of experience delivering her clients the most efficacious, researched and evidence-based therapy. Based on this research, Claire has written and delivered group therapy programmes. Over the 30 years, Claire has treated clients from a variety of backgrounds and life experiences. Claire has a special interest in working with young people and believes in early intervention for treating eating disorders. Claire’s main therapeutic modality is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Eating Disorders (CBT-e). Claire is always keen to keep up with the emerging research in the field of eating disorders and ensures that both herself and the staff have access to the associated training and supervision.

Has supported people with:

• Anorexia Nervosa
• Bulimia Nervosa
• Binge Eating Disorder
• Other Specified Feeding and Eating Disorder (OSFED)
• Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
• Body Dysmorphic Disorder
• Depression
• Anxiety Disorders
• Panic
• Low Self Esteem
• Perfectionism
• Trauma

Qualifications:

• MBACP (Accred)
• RNIB (Accred) Sight Loss Councilor

Connor works at Caraline as a CBT therapist. He has been with the charity since 2019, but has worked in therapeutic settings since 2015. He supports individuals in both group and individual sessions. Connor believes in the foundations of CBT, where individuals should not be placed into a box or diagnosis. He therefore tailors treatment to the individual whilst using evidence based approaches, making the treatment personalised and effective. Connor has a special interest and years of experience with working with individuals with depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and eating disorders.

Qualifications:

• BSc (Hons) Psychology
• MSc Clinical and Forensic Psychology
• PGDip Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

Has supported people with:

• Anorexia Nervosa
• Bulimia Nervosa
• Binge Eating Disorder
• OSFED
• ARFID
• Depression
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• Psychosis
• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Learning Disabilities
• Autism
• Personality Disorders
• Anger Management
• Low Self Esteem
• Assertiveness
• Social Anxiety
• Health Anxiety
• Specific Phobias

Aimée is one of the CBT therapists at Caraline. She has a bachelor’s degree in psychology, a master’s in forensic psychology and has recently finished a Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

Whilst her main training is in CBT, she has worked with mental health settings since 2017, and also has experience in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy.

She has experience in working across community, inpatient and forensic settings, and have experience working with people with a variety of mental health difficulties and developmental disorders.

Aimée also has a special interest in making therapy accessible to people of all cultures, sexual orientations and gender identities.

Qualifications:

• BSc (Hons) Psychology
• MSc Forensic Psychology
• Provisional PGDip Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

Has supported people with:

• Anorexia Nervosa
• Bulimia Nervosa
• Binge Eating Disorder
• OSFED
• ARFID
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Personality Disorders
• Autism
• Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• Intellectual Disabilities
• Brain Injuries
• Dementia

Matt is an Assistant Psychologist at Caraline. He has been in the service for two years, and has worked in supporting individuals with eating disorders for three years.

Matt has a BSc in Psychology, a Level 2 in Counselling Skills, and Advanced Training in CBT-E. He is currently completing a Master’s degree in mental health at UCL.

Matt provides both one to one and group therapy within a CBT-paradigm.

Qualifications:

• BSc Psychology (Hons) Psychology
• Level 2 in Counselling Skills

Has supported people with:

• Eating Disorders
• ASD
• Learning Disability
• Depression
• Anxiety