Clare Groves
Clare (MBA, B.OccTher) is a senior mental health clinician, occupational therapist, non-executive director, board member and seasoned business owner. She has founded and run multiple health services, committed to clinical care for clients with various health concerns which impact quality of life.
Her passion for supporting the mental health of individuals facing significant health events has solidified across her career, leading to the creation of Regroup. Clare believes that ensuring the stability of our mental and physical health is crucial for a successful recovery and overall wellbeing, reducing and resolving the lasting impacts of distressing and serious health events (planned or unplanned).
Our Approach
Clare's approach is relaxed and warm, with a focus on outcomes to optimize your well-being. She is trained in an array of therapeutic interventions including the brain/body connection, managing the nervous system’s response to stressful health events, mindfulness, acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, family therapy, trauma-informed care, crisis support and accurate formulation for people with diagnostic complexity and comorbidities. Clare has dedicated her career to high quality, well governed healthcare; utilising her expertise to identify underlying concerns for effective planning and change.
Outside of work, Clare is a deeply committed family member, friend and dog lover. She is married to a Kiwi and they spend significant time in New Zeland. She enjoys road trips, has done ballet throughout her life and loves the outdoors. Clare looks forward to supporting individuals through their health challenges with her unique combination of clinical mental health skills and functional recovery principles; grounded in the bio-psycho-social model.