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Claire Exley, BACP

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

Works with Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGrief Self esteem Coping with life changes

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Claire Exley is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience and a BACP accreditation. She focuses on helping people who are struggling with relationships, grief, low self-esteem, mood difficulties and major life changes. Claire aims to build a respectful and compassionate space for conversation.

She keeps language simple and practical so clients can grasp each step. Her background centres on client-centred therapy, so sessions follow the person rather than a fixed script.

Background and approach

Claire listens first and then works with each client to shape the sessions around their priorities. That can mean talking through difficult feelings, trying new ways to cope day to day, or focusing on specific problems like sleep or anger. She also supports people facing trauma, abuse, intimacy-related worries and parenting stresses.

Claire offers help with career-related uncertainty, feelings of emptiness, and midlife doubts. Additional areas she addresses include attachment concerns, codependency, guilt and hospice or end-of-life matters. Sessions are designed to be practical and collaborative.

Claire helps people notice patterns, set realistic goals and try small changes between meetings. She explains options clearly and adapts pacing to each person’s needs. If someone is nervous about starting, Claire aims to make the first steps simple.

A short matching process and an initial session help people see if the working style feels right before committing to more work together.

Client-centred care delivered online

Client-centred therapy is grounded in active listening and empathy. The therapist creates space for the person to tell their story and helps them find their own solutions, which is useful for relationship strain, grief and self-esteem issues.

Within this collaborative framework, sessions are shaped around each person's goals and pace. The therapist will work with the client to identify what feels most helpful and adapt the approach over time, so the plan evolves as needs change.

Online therapy makes it easier to fit sessions into busy lives. Video calls let people use face-to-face interaction when they prefer it. Phone sessions work well for shorter check-ins or when internet bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging provide flexibility for quick reflections or ongoing support between sessions. Together these options help people access consistent care from wherever they are and choose the format that best matches their routines and comfort.

What concerns does Claire commonly address?

She helps people with relationship difficulties, family problems, grief, low self-esteem, stress and anxiety. She also supports people with trauma, sleep problems, parenting strains, and mood conditions such as depression and bipolar.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Claire practises client-centred therapy, which means she follows the client's lead and adapts the conversation to each person's needs. Sessions focus on listening, understanding, and working together to find practical steps forward.

What is Claire's professional background?

She has three years of professional experience working with adults on a range of concerns. Her practice emphasises respect, sensitivity and a collaborative way of working.

Where is Claire based and what credentials does she hold?

Claire works in the United Kingdom and is accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages or from abroad?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

Which session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How much does therapy with Claire cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

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

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief

Also listed

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centred Therapy

Experience: 3 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Claire Exley, BACP

Background and approach

Client-centred care delivered online

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with relationship