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Claire Bennett BA (hons) MBACP, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemDepression

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Claire Bennett BA (hons) MBACP offers calm, patient support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or life changes. She writes in a straightforward way and listens without rushing, helping clients notice what matters and decide next steps. Claire aims to create a steady space where people can talk, be heard and make sense of difficult feelings.

Claire uses a person-centred style that keeps the client’s experience central. She encourages people to reflect on their needs and values rather than handing down advice.

Background and approach

This helps people build clarity and trust their own responses over time. Her approach also draws on attachment-based ideas that look at how past relationships shape current feelings and reactions. Emotionally-focused methods help when strong feelings block connection with oneself or others, by gently naming those emotions and exploring what they mean.

Claire has four years of counselling experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She works from her counselling studio in Gosport, England, and offers sessions online and by phone. Sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat or text messaging, depending on what suits each person.

Claire follows BACP ethical guidelines and carries professional insurance. If someone wants to begin, they complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange sessions according to the therapist’s schedule.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Claire uses person-centred counselling which puts the client's perspective at the heart of sessions. This approach emphasises listening, empathy and helping people find their own solutions, which can work well across video or text-based formats. Attachment-based work is also part of her practice and helps people understand how early relationships influence present feelings and reactions; this can be explored through reflective conversations online.

Emotionally-focused elements are used to help name and sit with strong feelings, making them easier to understand and manage. These methods aim to bring clearer emotional awareness and are suited to both live conversation and written exchanges where feelings can be tracked over time.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify what fits best based on a person's needs, goals and preferences. That means trying different ways of working and adjusting as therapy progresses.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual connection matters, phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options help people fit therapy into a busy life and continue work with a registered professional from different locations.
What kinds of concerns can be discussed in sessions?
Claire supports people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, low self-esteem, depression and addictive behaviours, among other issues. The list also includes sleep and eating difficulties, anger, career concerns and coping with life changes.
What style of therapy is used during sessions?
Sessions are primarily person-centred, which focuses on the client's experience and personal choices. Elements of attachment-based work and emotionally-focused approaches may be used to explore relationships and strong emotions.
How much experience does the therapist have?
The therapist has four years of counselling experience working with a range of difficulties and uses that background to offer steady, attentive support.
What are the therapist's credentials and where are they based?
Claire holds a BA (hons) and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She practises from Gosport in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
People can choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on what suits their needs and schedule.
How are fees and payments handled?
Costs vary with location and the therapist's schedule; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
4 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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