My name is Sue Barclay. I am a teacher of the Alexander Technique, a licensed Dynamic Emotional Integration® (DEI) trainer and consultant, and a visual artist. I am also a trained yoga teacher.
My work is rooted in a deep interest in how we move, think, feel and make meaning in our lives. I aim to offer both support and practical skills that people can bring into their daily lives, helping them reconnect with themselves through awareness, creativity and meaningful change.
I first came to the Alexander Technique seeking relief from anxiety and physical tension. I didn’t know what to expect, but I left those early lessons feeling calmer and more grounded. That experience stayed with me, and after some years of regular lessons, I decided to train as a teacher.
I currently teach the Alexander Technique at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, offering individual lessons and group courses to students, as well as evening classes for the general public. In my private practice I work one-to-one and lead small workshops in the West End of Glasgow and elsewhere.
I also teach Dynamic Emotional Integration® (DEI) courses and consultations, which I approach in a creative and experiential way using simple art and mark-making practices that I call Art and Emotions. I came to this work after reading Karla McLaren’s book The Language of Emotions: What Your Feelings Are Trying to Tell You, which profoundly changed how I understood my emotions and inspired me to join her training.
I now teach this work through Karla McLaren’s online community, as well as privately both online and in person.
I welcome people from all walks of life and aim to create a space where each person feels met and supported. I value the richness that diverse ways of experiencing the world bring to this work.
Professional Qualifications and Memberships
My formal training began in the visual arts, and later expanded into movement and emotional integration.
These strands continue to inform all areas of my work.
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Edinburgh College of Art
BA (Hons) in Drawing and Painting (1980–1984)
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C.Y.S. – Classical Yoga Scotland
Yoga Alliance Certified Teacher (2006)
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I.T.M.A. – Interactive Teaching Method Association
Qualified Teacher of the Alexander Technique (2012–2016)
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Dynamic Emotional Integration®
Licensed Trainer and Consultant (2018–2020)