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Claire Ashby, NCPS

Credentials: NCPS
Experience: 6 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression

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Claire Ashby welcomes people who are feeling anxious, stressed or low and who want practical ways to feel steadier. She explains things plainly and helps clients break cycles of anxiety, improve sleep and reduce panic. Claire is based in the United Kingdom and works online with people in English.

Her sessions mix talking and practical techniques. Claire uses a person-centred style so the conversation follows what matters most to the client.

Background and approach

She also draws on cognitive behavioural ideas to help spot and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Hypnotherapy and mindfulness practices are offered where helpful to support relaxation and new ways of relating to difficult feelings. Claire has six years of professional experience and holds the NCPS credential.

She previously worked as a social worker with children and adults affected by trauma, loss and mental health difficulties, and has experience supporting people who are neurodivergent. That background informs her practical, down-to-earth approach. Sessions are aimed at reducing symptoms and building everyday coping skills.

Claire offers techniques for sleep, stress management, panic reduction and managing fears or phobias. Work can also focus on self-esteem, grief, anger, career pressures, parenting strains and related concerns. Therapy often combines counselling, hypnotherapy and short mindfulness exercises.

The goal is to help people gain more control, find small steady changes and reconnect with what matters to them. Claire supports people who want a straightforward, compassionate way to move forward.

Approaches you can use in online sessions

Claire offers person-centred counselling which focuses on listening and following the client's priorities, helping people feel heard and better able to find their own solutions. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) provides practical tools to spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviours, which can be useful for anxiety, panic and sleep problems. Hypnotherapy is also offered and can support deep relaxation and shifts in habits or subconscious patterns when combined with talking therapy.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Claire will discuss the different options with each person and agree together what to try first, then adjust the plan as progress is made. The aim is to match techniques to the client's goals and preferences rather than impose one method.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls suit fuller conversations and exercises that use visual cues. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or for brief check-ins. Live chat and messaging let people share thoughts in writing and fit therapy into busy days. These options make it easier to schedule sessions from different locations and at different times.

What kinds of problems does Claire help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, panic, low mood and sleep problems. Other areas include trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, relationship and parenting concerns, anger, career stress and ADHD related issues.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her work is mainly person-centred, which means sessions follow what matters to the client. She also uses cognitive behavioural techniques, hypnotherapy and mindfulness to offer practical ways to change patterns and reduce symptoms.

How much experience does she have?

Claire has six years of professional experience, including previous work as a social worker supporting people who have experienced trauma, loss and mental health difficulties.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds the NCPS credential and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international arrangements are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts clients internationally.

What session formats are available?

Claire works online using video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions charged?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions are booked through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Claire?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience: 6 years
Registered with: NCPS
Languages: English

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Claire Ashby, NCPS

Background and approach

Approaches you can use in online sessions

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety