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Clair Astin is a CBT Therapist with specialised training in Rapid Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT). She has gained valuable experience through her work with mental health charities, specifically Anxiety UK and Headstrong Counselling. Clair has worked with a range of clients, including working professionals, university students, and NHS staff during her time with these organisations. She completed her qualification in CBT/REBT (Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy) in May 2020.

Before transitioning into the field of psychotherapy, Clair graduated in Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture from the University of Westminster in 2009. Over the years, much of her clinical work has focused on helping clients manage stress and anxiety. Drawing on her own experiences in the fast-paced advertising industry, she understands the impact of pressure on individuals' health and well-being.

During her acupuncture practice, Clair observed that combining acupuncture with CBT had a positive impact on many clients. This observation inspired her to pursue further training in Rational Emotive Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), which is a therapeutic approach that focuses on the "here and now" and utilises solution-focused, assertive techniques, as well as mindfulness.

In her final year of study, Clair completed placements with Headstrong and Anxiety UK, both of which are charitable organisations specialising in mental health support. Currently, she works part-time for Roodlane Medical, a part of the HCA Group, where she is a part of a team of in-house therapists serving Google's corporate side. Additionally, she practises one evening a week at a private clinic in West London.