- Anxiety and stress
- Help with sleep
- Neurodivergent support
About Claire
Claire Ashby is a counsellor and hypnotherapist who helps people who feel stuck by anxiety, stress, low mood or sleep problems. She explains things simply and focuses on practical steps to reduce panic, improve sleep and break unhelpful cycles. Claire works with people who face fears or phobias and with neurodivergent clients seeking clearer coping strategies.
Claire uses a blend of counselling and hypnotherapy alongside mindfulness and motivational approaches. Sessions aim to build coping skills, reduce anxious thinking and strengthen confidence. She often combines relaxation and meditation techniques with conversational therapy to help clients feel calmer and more able to act in everyday life.
Her background includes work as a social worker with adults and children affected by trauma, loss and abuse. That experience informs how she notices patterns that come from family of origin, attachment and difficult life events. Over six years of practice she has supported people through bereavement, relationship change, anger and caregiving stress.
Claire holds the NCPS credential, which is shown as NCPS in her profile. She offers practical tools such as sleep strategies, relaxation exercises and techniques to manage intrusive thoughts. Her sessions are delivered in plain language with an emphasis on achievable steps and steady progress.
People who choose Claire usually want an approachable counsellor who combines talking therapy with hypnotherapy and mindfulness. She encourages collaboration, setting small goals and building routines that reduce anxiety and improve day-to-day functioning.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-centred therapy concentrates on the person's concerns and priorities. It gives time to talk and be heard while the counsellor helps clients spot their strengths and choose practical next steps. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses short exercises to change unhelpful thinking and behaviours, which can help with anxiety, low mood and sleep problems.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Claire will work with each person to decide whether talking therapy, CBT techniques, hypnotherapy or a mix fits best. That decision is collaborative and may change as goals become clearer.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available online options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit therapy around work and family life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people use techniques such as guided relaxation or mindfulness from wherever they are, and make regular appointments simpler to keep. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists typically adapt tools and exercises so they work well in remote sessions.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Claire focus on?
She works with anxiety, stress, depression, trauma and sleep problems, and also supports people with relationship concerns, parenting strain, career stress and ADHD-related difficulties.
How would Claire describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach mixes person-centred counselling with hypnotherapy, mindfulness and cognitive tools to build coping skills and practical strategies for everyday life.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Claire has six years of practice and has previously worked as a social worker with people affected by trauma, loss and mental health challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
The profile shows the credential NCPS and states she is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Claire?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.