- Trauma informed
- Mindfulness based
- Relationship focused
About Claire
Claire Kelly is a counsellor governed by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has three years of counselling experience and a long background as a bodyworker and holistic therapist, which informs her approach to emotional and practical challenges.
She helps people cope with stress, anxiety and trauma. She also supports those facing grief, parenting strain, ADHD and intimacy-related concerns. Career worries and compassion fatigue are among the other issues she addresses.
Claire uses a person-centred way of working. That means she listens first and follows what the person brings. She aims to help clients uncover their own inner wisdom and make choices that feel right to them.
Her approach also draws on emotionally-focused methods to look at attachment and relationships, and on mindfulness to help with grounding and present-moment awareness. Internal Family Systems ideas inform how she talks about different parts of a person and their needs.
Sessions are described as open and non-judgemental, with an emphasis on walking alongside clients as they navigate change. The focus is practical: talking through feelings, spotting patterns, and trying different ways to manage day-to-day pressures.
Claire practices in the United Kingdom and offers work in English. People who value a reflective, supportive style may find her approach helpful as they work through life transitions and long-standing emotional concerns.
How Claire’s approaches translate to online work
Claire uses a person-centred approach that focuses on listening and following what the client brings, helping people notice their own strengths and make clearer decisions. This approach suits practical life issues like career stress, parenting strain and day-to-day anxiety.She also draws on emotionally-focused therapy to look at attachment and relationship patterns, which can help when intimacy or connectedness is a concern. Mindfulness therapy is used to teach simple grounding and attention skills that reduce reactivity and aid coping with stress and grief.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Claire will work collaboratively to decide which methods feel most helpful for a person’s needs and goals. She explains options, checks in about how things are going, and adapts the work as progress is made.
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 week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when days are tight. It also makes it simpler to keep continuity of care across regions and time zones for international clients.
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Claire commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, ADHD, intimacy-related concerns, career stress and compassion fatigue, among other related difficulties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centred and trauma informed, with an emphasis on listening, walking alongside clients and helping them access their own inner wisdom.
What experience does she bring to counselling?
Claire has three years of counselling experience and around 30 years working as a bodyworker and holistic therapist, which shapes her practical and embodied approach.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is governed by the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and practises in the United Kingdom.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients; check practical arrangements and time zones when booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.