Jane McClaren

Jane McClaren is a BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, EMDR Practitioner, and Director of Sheffield CBT Practice, with over 15 years of clinical experience.

Jane specialises in working with adults experiencing anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), trauma, PTSD and complex PTSD, panic, low self-esteem, shame, perfectionism, depression, and the impact of difficult or traumatic life experiences and relationships.

Her approach is collaborative, compassionate and practical. She draws on evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), EMDR, and compassion- and acceptance-informed approaches, tailoring therapy to each person’s individual needs, goals and circumstances.

Jane began her career in the NHS, where she worked within a specialist service for OCD, PTSD and anxiety disorders. She later worked at the University of Sheffield Counselling Service, supporting students experiencing a wide range of psychological difficulties.

Jane also has extensive experience working with women who have experienced domestic and sexual abuse. For a number of years, she was Clinical Manager at Vida Sheffield, a specialist women’s trauma therapy service, where she led a team of therapists and contributed to the development and delivery of trauma-informed services for women affected by domestic abuse, coercive control, sexual violence and other traumatic experiences.

Jane has a particular clinical interest in trauma-focused approaches and integrates CBT and EMDR to support recovery from complex and longstanding difficulties. Her work is formulation-led, helping clients understand how their experiences, beliefs, emotions and coping strategies fit together, rather than focusing solely on symptom management.

Where clinically appropriate, extended 90-minute EMDR sessions are available (£170). These sessions provide additional time for preparation, trauma processing and grounding, and can be particularly helpful when undertaking more focused trauma work.

Alongside her clinical practice, Jane is an experienced clinical supervisor and trainer. She provides supervision to therapists working with complex presentations and has delivered professional training in trauma-informed practice and the psychological impact of abuse.

Jane aims to create a respectful, non-judgemental space where clients feel safe, understood and actively involved in their therapy. Work progresses at a manageable pace, with clear goals, regular review and an emphasis on helping clients make meaningful and sustainable changes in their lives.