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Claire Howdle, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGrief

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Claire Howdle is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship strain. She works with issues such as trauma and abuse, addictions, grief and problems with intimacy. Claire is a BACP member, and she draws on a range of approaches to match each person's needs.

Claire aims for straightforward and practical sessions. She listens first, and helps people notice patterns that cause pain.

Background and approach

Together they set small, doable steps to make day-to-day life easier. Sessions are created to fit how the person prefers to work, not a one-size-fits-all plan. Her background combines five years of practice with several therapeutic approaches.

Claire uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people focus on values and actions. She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques to tackle unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. Attachment-based and client-centred ideas shape how she builds trust and relationship in sessions.

People come to Claire for help with family and parenting stresses, body image and eating concerns, anger and low self-esteem, and coping with major life changes. She also supports those dealing with abandonment, caregiver strain, cancer-related stress, and dissociation. The work can include short-term skill building or longer conversations about life meaning.

Sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Claire works with adults in English and does not take international clients. To begin, follow the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take action toward those values despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It is often useful for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours with practical exercises that can reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences and what feels helpful. Together they decide whether ACT, CBT or a more relational style like attachment-informed and client-centred work will be the best fit for the issues at hand.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when time and bandwidth permit. Phone sessions can be a good option when a camera is not suitable, and messaging or live chat suit quick check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options help fit therapy around work, childcare and other commitments while keeping the focus on practical progress and steady support.
What kinds of problems can be addressed?
Claire supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions and intimacy-related issues among other areas.
What is the therapist's style in sessions?
The approach is collaborative and practical, combining acceptance, mindfulness and cognitive techniques with a client-centred focus to set small, achievable steps.
How much experience does Claire have?
She has five years of counselling experience working with a broad range of emotional and behavioural issues.
Where is Claire based and what credentials does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
Which languages are supported for therapy?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are available?
Claire provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are accessed through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
5 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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