Clare Cogan - Creating Calm

Clare Cogan - Creating Calm Solution Focused Therapy for Teenage Anxiety & Mental Health - based in Marlow, Buckinghamshire

I wore the jumper I birthed my second drum this year with  And I allowed a photo to be taken (I hate photos of me and se...
12/10/2025

I wore the jumper

I birthed my second drum this year with

And I allowed a photo to be taken (I hate photos of me and selfies have and always will be a struggle)

And this moment is about me, just me

Four days immersing myself in the most beautiful space, after being held myself in such wonderful women’s circles (thank you for continuing to be such a support and guide)

I am learning how to facilitate that magic myself, in my way

Through the power of bringing women together to drum 🥁

Those of you who know me, know I am passionate about supporting people, especially teens to feel heard, validated and celebrated

And the creation of this new space in my business was unexpected, emotional and confronting in so many ways

I have a difficult story to share about this past year, but I’m not ready yet

What I am ready to do is to extend my knowledge, my passion and my ability to hold space for people of all ages into drumming together

I am so excited, I am scared but also, I know that I am treading my true path, as it looks right now

Excited about what’s to come. 💜

No such thing as coincidence!I have been anticipating the arrival of this book for a while, and am celebrating  at its c...
23/09/2025

No such thing as coincidence!

I have been anticipating the arrival of this book for a while, and am celebrating at its completion, cannot wait to read it!

It was waiting for me on arrival back from the most beautiful four days learning the art of holding and facilitating drum circles with the amazing and a wonderful group of women.

We laughed, we cried, we listened to each other and felt the power of seeing, hearing and validating each other’s experiences in the way we all wish to take forward into our own lives and businesses.

More and more my work is leaning into holding mothers as they navigate lives with their young people, and this is a space to be seen for all those challenges as well as the celebrations.

Watch this space for more information and the evolution of these spaces, to say I am excited is an understatement! 💜

And, if you want to know more now, DM me

Social media shows the highlights — smiling holiday photos, exam celebrations, big milestones.But what it doesn’t show i...
12/09/2025

Social media shows the highlights — smiling holiday photos, exam celebrations, big milestones.
But what it doesn’t show is the quiet heartbreak of letting go, the grief of change, and the complex emotions we carry as parents.
If this is your reality, you are not alone 💙. Clare’s free Telegram group offers daily reflections and gentle support for parents walking this same path.

When my son left for university, I thought I was ready. I wasn’t.The depth of grief, the self-reflection, and the work i...
08/09/2025

When my son left for university, I thought I was ready. I wasn’t.
The depth of grief, the self-reflection, and the work it took to let him step into his new life freely — without carrying my emotions — surprised me.
If you’re walking through this, you don’t have to do it alone 💙. Clare’s Telegram space is here to hold you as you hold space for your child.

06/09/2025

What a difference a year makes 💙
This time last year, I was navigating the raw grief of my son leaving for university. The emotions felt overwhelming, and I often wondered if I’d ever feel steady again.

A year on, I can see the growth, the space that’s opened up, and the lessons I’ve learned about letting go with love.

If you’re right in the middle of this season now — please know it won’t always feel this heavy. And you don’t have to go through it alone. My free Telegram space is here to walk alongside you.

There’s a part of parenting we don’t often talk about:💙 The grief of watching our children grow.💙 The ache of letting th...
05/09/2025

There’s a part of parenting we don’t often talk about:
💙 The grief of watching our children grow.
💙 The ache of letting them step forward without us.
💙 The inner work it takes to set them free.
These feelings are real. And they deserve to be acknowledged.
Clare’s free Telegram space is a safe corner for parents to be seen and supported through these transitions.

September brings fresh starts for our teens, new schools, sixth form, college, or even university. But while we celebrat...
03/09/2025

September brings fresh starts for our teens, new schools, sixth form, college, or even university. But while we celebrate their milestones, no one really talks about the emotional journey we go on as parents.

I’ve written a blog about what this looks like, and I’m offering a free two-week Telegram space starting Monday 8th September, with daily audio reflections, so you know you’re not alone in parenting teens through change. 💛

A guide to parenting teens through change. Support your child through school, college or uni transitions while embracing your own growth as a parent.

Every milestone is a mix of pride… and a quiet letting go 💙September isn’t just about pencil cases, uniforms or new shoe...
01/09/2025

Every milestone is a mix of pride… and a quiet letting go 💙
September isn’t just about pencil cases, uniforms or new shoes — it’s about watching our children step into the next phase of their lives. And with every step forward for them, it can feel like a step away from us.
If this resonates, you don’t have to walk it alone. Clare’s free Telegram space offers support, reflection, and understanding for parents navigating change.

30/08/2025

As we head out of August and step into September, I just wanted to share a quick message 💙.

This month often brings new routines, fresh starts, and big changes for our young people — and for us as parents too.

It’s not just about uniforms, stationery, or exam results. It’s about the quiet emotional shifts we feel as our children grow, move forward, and sometimes away from us.

If this season feels heavy, know you’re not alone. I’ve created a free Telegram space to offer daily reflections and support for parents walking through transition.

Here’s to stepping into September with compassion — for our children, and for ourselves 💙

“Why is my teen still struggling? Is it me?”If you’ve ever asked yourself this —💛 You’re not alone.Asking the hard quest...
26/07/2025

“Why is my teen still struggling? Is it me?”

If you’ve ever asked yourself this —
💛 You’re not alone.
Asking the hard questions doesn’t mean you’ve failed.
It means you’re present. Intentional. Brave.

Healing isn’t a straight line.
It’s slow. Gentle. Ongoing.
And it’s okay to need support as you walk alongside your child.

✨ You don’t have to do it alone.

Explore The Reconnect Space — created for sensitive parents navigating parenting without a map.
📍 www.clarecogan.com

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Who am I?

Hi all, I am an award-winning anxiety expert, hypnotherapist and author who has devoted her time, energy and experience to supporting people with a range of issues relating to people’s emotional health, including acute anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem and depression.

I am a firm believer that you cannot be physically well unless you feel stable emotionally. I help people appreciate this and use a variety of tools to support them, this has been my passion for the past 20 years. My qualifications include a Diploma in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy, a Level 4 Reflexology Diploma and is a Reiki Level 2 Practitioner along with 13 years’ experience setting up, and running my own business supporting the people I am committed to helping. A recent addition to my areas of expertise is an appreciation of essential oils and how these can support our emotional health in highly effective ways when combined with other tools and techniques.

I wrote, and published my first book ‘Building a Thriving Therapy Business’ in 2018 which depicted the ups and downs, highs and lows of building a business supporting those I am committed to helping. It talks about how I have overcome some of the most difficult struggles in my own personal life to continue to develop my growing therapy practice, including the loss of my close friend to breast cancer.

My latest achievement is being the winner of the Business Girls Network ‘Heart of the Community’ award. This accolade reflects my continued commitment to connecting and going out of her way to help and support others, and my passion for doing this.