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Claire Beaulieu, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 3 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

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Claire Beaulieu is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She says personal therapy changed her life, and she aims to offer the same kind of attentive, non-judgemental listening to others. Claire works to make sessions a space where people feel seen and heard as they talk through difficult feelings.

Claire understands that talking about painful or embarrassing experiences can feel hard. She focuses on building a trusted working relationship so people can explore what matters to them.

Background and approach

That relationship is the starting point for practical change and greater resilience. Her style is flexible and collaborative. Claire blends several evidence-based therapeutic techniques to suit each person’s needs rather than following a single method.

She and the client identify patterns, connections and goals together and set a pace that feels manageable. Issues she commonly helps with include stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. She also offers support around ageing and geriatric issues, blended family concerns, body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, fertility and related topics.

Sessions are offered in English and conducted online by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Claire uses a subscription model for sessions that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and then schedules sessions according to availability.

How evidence-based techniques work online

Claire uses several evidence-based approaches adapted for online work. Person-centred work focuses on listening and building a safe, respectful relationship so people can talk through difficult feelings and feel understood. Cognitive-behavioural elements look at thoughts and behaviours together and help people develop practical strategies for anxiety, low mood or stress. Solution-focused techniques are brief, goal-oriented and help identify small steps that make a difference.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Claire will discuss what feels most useful and adjust methods as the therapy progresses. She encourages clients to voice preferences and to try different ways of working until they find what helps most.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let the conversation feel close to an in-person session. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when being on camera is uncomfortable. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, written reflection between sessions or people who prefer typing to talking. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving or other commitments while maintaining continuity of care.

What kinds of problems can be discussed in sessions?

Claire supports people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression and major life changes. She also addresses ageing and geriatric concerns, blended family issues, body image, caregiver stress and other related topics.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She uses a flexible, integrative approach that blends person-centred work with psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioural and solution-focused elements. The emphasis is on listening, identifying patterns and working together to set helpful goals.

What is her professional background?

Claire has three years of experience practising as a counsellor in the United Kingdom. Her own experience of therapy informs the way she offers support.

Which professional credential does she hold?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, noted as BACP in her profile.

What languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English only.

What session formats are available?

Claire offers online sessions by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and payment organised?

Session costs vary with location and therapist availability. Services are provided 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 and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can book sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience: 3 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Claire Beaulieu, BACP

Background and approach

How evidence-based techniques work online

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety