Claire Carr, NCPS

Practical therapeutic approaches for online support

Claire works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on what helps day to day. One approach emphasises identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real-life evidence to reduce anxiety and manage panic symptoms. This approach helps people notice patterns, try new behaviours and feel less overwhelmed by sudden fear.

Another strand of work targets coping with loss, grief and life transitions by helping people make sense of what has changed and find ways to carry on with meaning. These conversations often include practical strategies for managing strong emotions and rebuilding routines that support wellbeing.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process and Claire treats this as a collaboration. She will discuss options, try methods that suit the person’s goals, and adapt the plan as progress is reviewed together.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls allow conversational depth and visual cues, phone sessions can fit into a short break, and messaging or chat can suit quick check-ins or people who prefer not to be on camera. These formats help people access support from different locations and at times that work with their schedule.