Meet Clare

Clare Groves (Masters of Business Admin -MBA at MBS, B.OccTher) is a senior mental health clinician, occupational therapist, non-executive director, board member and seasoned business owner who has founded, owned, run and sold companies- whilst in parellel being committed to clinical care for clients with any form of mental health concern. 

Her passion for supporting the mental health of founders, business owners, business partnerships and their loved ones has solidified across her  career; sparking the creation of Founding. Clare believes that by ensuring the stability of our health and the health of our relationships (within and externally to the business) we can be the leader and person we want to be; for ourselves and those around us. 

Clare's approach is relaxed and warm, with a focus on outcomes to optimise your wellbeing and significantly improve the opportunities for success in your business. She is trained in an array of therapeutic interventions including mindfulness, acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, family therapy, trauma informed care and more. She has worked in mental health  (and health care more broadly) for 18 years and utilises this experience to identify underlying concerns for effective planning and change. 

Outside of work, Clare is a deeply committed family member, friend and dog lover. She loves to go on road trips, has done ballet her whole life, has recently started to learn boxing and enjoys the outdoors. She has personally experienced the ups and downs of business and looks forward to supporting other business owners and executives through their challenges with her unique combination of mental health clinical skills and business owner experience.