Ms Clair Astin

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.

"Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions."

1. 2001–2007
   MD · Medicine and Surgery

   UAB Barcelona

2. 2007–2011
   Residency · Psychology

   Universidad de Sevilla

3. 2011–2012
   Fellowship · Subspecialty training

   Royal Marsden London, UK

1. 2011-09–2012-08
   Junior consultant

   UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Psychology

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Selected publications

1. Outcomes of Psychology in adults — a multi-centre cohort

   Ms Clair Astin, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025

   DOI: 10.4992/euroclin.2025.0 · cited by 174

2. European registry analysis of Psychology outcomes

   Ms Clair Astin, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024

   DOI: 10.9698/euroclin.2024.1 · cited by 108

3. Outcomes of Psychology in adults — a multi-centre cohort

   Ms Clair Astin, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023

   DOI: 10.5423/euroclin.2023.2 · cited by 50

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