About Us
Our Trauma Practice
The London Trauma Practice Psychotherapy
At The London Trauma Practice, we understand that navigating life's challenges can be both difficult and overwhelming. Our practise is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment where clients can openly explore their thoughts and feelings without judgement.
We utilise evidence-based techniques, including EMDR and trauma-informed care, to help individuals process past experiences and develop resilience. Our dedicated team of therapists tailor their approach to meet each person's unique needs, ensuring a personalised path to recovery. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, or relationship concerns, we are here to support your journey towards emotional well-being.
The London Trauma Practice was founded by Trauma Clinician Claire Ewart Smith in 2026 after her success with Therapydia, a UK-based psychotherapy practice. The London Trauma Practice was established to provide a unique package of trauma therapies that work effectively together, managed by Claire and her consultant therapists.
Our Services
- 1-2-1 sessions
- Intensive therapy days (4 hours)
- Corporate trauma training
- Suicide support
- Online group trauma sessions
Claire Ewart Smith — Founder & Trauma Clinician
Claire is a trauma clinician with 15 years of experience, having served as Clinical Director for Khiron Clinics IOP, where she set up the Day Clinic in 2021. Currently, she offers trauma-informed private care for clients dealing with complex trauma (C-PTSD) and PTSD stemming from single-event trauma.
Claire is a fully qualified and accredited member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy, as well as a member of the EMDR Association UK and the Sensorimotor Institute. With a background in Business and Finance, she later pursued an MA in Psychotherapy.
Her experience as an entrepreneur, running a successful design company for two decades, has enriched her therapeutic skills, particularly in professional development, leadership, and stress management. Claire also worked in the NHS before the private sector.
Welcome to The London Trauma Practice
The Safety Net
Complex Trauma often exists because something was missing — validation, safety and empathy, for the neglected, abused, and abandoned parts or emotional consistency and a feeling that it is ok to be me — or feeling seen, heard and understood. It might be centred around a single event or a thousand papercuts. The Safety Net is our way back. It is based on theory, it is also based on the relationship with the therapist. They are symbiotic and act as one.
As therapists we need to see what was missing and provide the safety net to allow clients to heal within our care. The Safety Net is Somatic, Parts and Autonomic Nervous System care, it is EMDR or Neurofeedback, Creative therapy and relational work, but ultimately it is the capacity to join all these together and weave them into a core strength.
It is ok to be me.