- Practical CBT strategies
- Warm empathic listening
- Helps with grief
About Claire
Claire Austen is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and major life changes. She works with those dealing with relationship difficulties, grief, parenting strain and issues around self-esteem. Claire uses a warm, empathic style so clients can talk through what matters to them and begin to make small changes.
She trained to counselling degree level and holds NCPS, and has five years' practical experience. Claire draws mainly on a person-centred approach while also using techniques from other models. She aims to help people notice unhelpful patterns and find clearer ways forward.
In sessions Claire can offer practical strategies from cognitive behavioural approaches alongside listening and reflection. She often combines short skills practice with conversational work about feelings and past experiences. This mix supports people who want both understanding and tools to cope better day to day.
Claire has worked with a wide range of concerns including addictions, trauma and abuse, LGBT issues, family problems and parenting pressures. She also supports people dealing with anger, eating and body-image issues, attachment and abandonment concerns, and caregiver stress.
Her way of working is collaborative. Claire helps people set gentle goals and develop steps they can try between sessions. She invites clients to notice what helps them and to adapt the work as needed.
How her approaches translate to online counselling
Claire often combines person-centred work with cognitive behavioural techniques. Person-centred therapy focuses on listening, reflection and helping people find their own solutions, which can help with stress, relationships and self-esteem. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) offers practical strategies and exercises to reduce anxiety and manage low mood.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Claire will discuss goals and preferences with each person and choose ways of working together. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions to what a client needs, whether they want more skills practice or more reflective conversation.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time or allowing shorter check-in appointments during a break. It can also let people join from different locations, which helps when scheduling across time zones. Claire aims to help clients use whatever practical setup works best for their routines and goals.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Claire commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship problems. Other areas include grief, parenting strain, addictions and self-esteem.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is person-centred, warm and non-judgemental, with practical elements from cognitive behavioural therapy to support everyday coping.
What experience does she bring?
Claire has five years of experience working with people on mood, relationship and life-change issues.
Which credentials and location are listed?
The profile records NCPS and states she is based in the United Kingdom.
In which languages can sessions take place?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
Yes, the information indicates international clients are accepted.
How are sessions charged and paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How does someone begin working with Claire?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.