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Claire Harriman, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 5 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Intimacy-related issues Self esteem Depression

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Claire Harriman is a counsellor with five years' experience offering practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. She works with people on intimacy-related concerns, grief, ADHD and family matters. Claire uses straightforward, warm listening to help people begin to sort things out.

She trained in several approaches and draws on them to match each person's needs. That means sessions can be focused on changing unhelpful thinking, on processing difficult experiences, or on following the person's pace and priorities.

Background and approach

Claire encourages honesty and empathy in every conversation. Sessions are conversational and down-to-earth. Claire helps people name what is hard and decide on small steps they can try between meetings.

She pays attention to how clients describe their lives and adapts her style accordingly. People who feel stuck by shame, guilt, or emptiness will find a non-judgemental space to talk things through. She also supports those dealing with panic attacks, self-harm urges, workplace stress, relationship breakdowns and past sexual or domestic abuse.

Claire aims to make therapy a practical part of life rather than a separate, confusing experience. She helps people explore patterns that cause pain and works with them to build clearer choices and kinder self-views.

How Claire’s approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy puts the person at the heart of each session. The counsellor listens without judgement and follows the client’s lead, helping them to clarify feelings and priorities. This is helpful for people who need a safe space to talk and to be heard. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions link together. It focuses on practical techniques to shift unhelpful thinking and reduce symptoms like anxiety or panic attacks. CBT works well when people want concrete tools to try between sessions. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Claire will discuss what feels most useful and combine methods when needed. She collaborates with clients to set goals and to choose techniques that fit their lives and preferences. Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be a quicker check-in, while live chat and text-based messaging offer a written option for those who prefer it. These formats give flexibility for different schedules and needs, and help people keep continuity of care even when they are away from home.

What kinds of problems does Claire help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, low self-esteem and depression, plus grief and family-related issues.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is warm and down-to-earth with an emphasis on empathy and active listening. Sessions are conversational and focused on practical steps you can try between meetings.

How much experience does she have?

Claire has five years of experience working with a range of issues including domestic and sexual abuse, panic attacks, self-harm and workplace problems.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats does she offer?

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

How are sessions charged and paid for?

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

How do I begin working with her?

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

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Experience: 5 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Claire Harriman, BACP

Background and approach

How Claire’s approaches work online

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What this therapist works with

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