Psychotherapy for
English speakers in France
Bordeaux ( TALENCE) - Langon and Online by Zoom
Welcome
Claire is an experienced and trusted British Psychotherapist with over 30 years experience as an expatriate. She provides a safe, friendly and confidential environment in which you will be supported in better understanding yourself, and others. She has a particular experience in treating issues around stress, depression, anxiety, grief and anger management, giving consideration to inter-cultural differences.
She runs regular workshops on developing self-esteem, confidence and assertiveness in both French and English. She also provides courses and workshops to give you skills and strategies for living well.
Her offices are conveniently located in Bordeaux (Talence) and Langon.
It’s time to talk…
If you are visiting this website, it’s likely that you’re thinking about making changes in your life and relationships. Or maybe you are struggling with a problem that you can’t seem to solve on your own. You may not be able to identify what your problem is, but have a vague feeling of being blocked, and your life is limited in some way. Perhaps you feel you are repeating patterns of unhelpful behaviour.
Psychotherapy seeks to clarify those aspects of your life that cause you distress, confusion or lead you to feel blocked or unfulfilled. It is through such clarification that you are able to make choices about those things that you may wish to change, and come to terms with those that you can't.
What people are saying…
“What changed for me, was that I became much more self-aware. I now understand my anger better”. March, 2018
Claire is a great Therapist who quickly understands your situation and provides support in an appropriate and caring way. I'd definately recommend her. August, 2020
“…I feel less overwhelmed and I’m starting to feel more optimistic and hopeful. Claire showed me how to break my vicious cycle of anxiety and depression.” Dec, 2019
I've known Claire Laborde for three years. I had never consulted a therapist before, I had a lot of reticence and apprehension. Coming to her during painful personal circumstances, she knew from the first telephone contact how to reassure me while waiting for the appointment the following week.
She welcomes me in a warm and relaxed setting, conducive to quality work (her tea is excellent). I felt very embarrassed at the beginning, but she was able to put me at ease during the sessions and approach my problems from various angles and change my outlook on my complex situation.
What surprises me the most is the fact that our conversations are balanced; in the sense that I don't feel caught in a predefined agenda with a therapeutic authority which imposes the conversation or lectures me. Claire gives way to a real dialogue, in which I can bounce back, ask questions, state my disagreement and even change the subject if necessary.
She doesn't hesitate to give explanations on the board with very pedagogical schemes to explain the interactions between people and life events. I come out of sessions not only with the keys for my particular case but also for a better understanding of my surroundings or the relationships to come.
This type of functioning naturally allows us to also slide towards professional coaching for career choices, professional relationships or conflict management. As a manager, I appreciated being able to share on professional subjects because my status makes it difficult for me to confide in others and take a step back.
Claire is never judgmental, her kindness and professionalism are remarkable. The sessions are also done remotely via Skype without this altering the quality of the work and the relationship.
I am infinitely grateful to her for what she brings to me, and the remarkable way in which she works. July, 2020
“Claire has supported me in acquiring some really useful skills and resources. I have made some major changes in how I see myself and others. My relationships have improved and I feel less stressed. I can’t thank her enough”.
I welcome any testimonials that clients may like to add to this page to express their
experience about our work together.
Please e-mail me with your testimonial.
I have been a Personal Development and Career Coach at Kedge Business school Bordeaux for four years now. I coach both French and international students in achieving their ambitious career goals and full potential.
I am a Certified and accredited Coach to use the InterQualia tool. This is an online personal profile test allowing you to evaluate your current work place well-being. Thus anticipating burn or bore-out, and identifying the roles and activities you prefer to undertake in order to create enhanced well-being and optimal performance in your work.
I am also an Accredited Strengths Coach, meaning I can help you understand, identify and put to practical application your unique strengths. The Strengths approach can significantly support you in maximising your potential and well-being, and becoming the best version of you.
I enjoy working as an Affiliate Psychotherapist for the French based company HOLIVIA who supply psychological support to companies and their employees. My services with them are carried out either by telephone or Zoom.
I am an active member of the ITAA which is a worldwide professional network for the development of Transactional Analysis theory and practice.
This allows me to stay updated on Psychological Research, participate in training seminaries, conferences and events sharing ideas and issues with like minded partners.
It’s at the Ecole d’Analyse Transactionnelle in Paris, that I regularly participate in workshops and professional development training. My practise is supervised on a monthly basis by France Brécard who manages and trains at the school. I am a certified “Psychopraticienne FF2P” by the Fédération Française de Psychothérapie et Psychanalyse.
I abide by the school’s Code of Ethics :(European Transactional Analysis Association)