Claire McCarthy

  • Aromatherapy (VTCT)

  • The Bowen Technique (ECBS )

  • Swedish Massage (ITEC)

  • Reflexology (ITEC)

  • Deep Tissue Massage (ITEC)

A little bit about me..

Commencing my career as a reflexologist and massage therapist in hotels and spas (while residing in Spain in 2002) provided me with invaluable experience in caring for individuals. Subsequently, I expanded my expertise by working in doctor's surgeries, yoga retreats, sports centres, and festivals. After dedicating four years to perfecting my craft in Spain, I returned to England to assume the role of a tutor at a massage training school. In this capacity, I shared my experiences with enthusiastic students, imparting knowledge on various massage styles.

Over the past 24 years, I've had the privilege of providing care and healing to a diverse range of individuals, including expectant mothers, infants, and children facing challenges such as ADHD, asthma, Tourette's, and digestive issues. Additionally, I've effectively addressed injuries in athletes, footballers, and rugby players, promoting relaxation for those enduring chronic stress. I've also had the pleasure of sharing my knowledge by teaching these modalities, and am currently a Bowen tutor for Bowen College UK and am also a tutor at the Natural School of Therapies in London.

While the Bowen technique has become the central focus of my practice over the last decade, I continue to offer treatments in Aromatherapy, Reflexology, and Advanced and Deep tissue massage—modalities that continue to captivate my passion. However, Bowen therapy has emerged as my primary approach for addressing emotional conditions and tackling issues such as musculoskeletal pain, stress, and anxiety.

I have been a part of The Grey door therapy clinic in Brighton and Hove for several years where I have been running my practice. Please contact me for appointments.

If you are curious to try Bowen and would like to see how it could help you, we are pleased to announce the launch of a monthly drop-in clinic from 10 am to 2 pm on the first Saturday of each month.

I am fully Insured and a member of the Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT).

"Claire has been my therapist for 3 years before she moved to Hove, and by coincidence we also live in Hove too now. She has treated my husband and myself with regular Reflexology sessions to help support us through IVF. The sessions have really helped us to stay calm throughout this stressful time. We now have a beautiful baby girl and have continued with our sessions as we have a different type of stress to deal with now! lol. We really appreciate all your support."

- JULIA AGE 37