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Claire Kleynhans, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepressionADHD

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Claire Kleynhans is a counsellor with eight years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She holds BACP accreditation, and she works with people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck or unsure what to do next. Claire aims to make the first step simpler and more manageable for anyone who is ready to try talking things through.

Claire uses a personalised approach rather than a one-size-fits-all model. She listens for what matters most to each person and adapts sessions to match those needs.

Background and approach

Many clients come for help with anxiety, depression, stress and relationship difficulties, and Claire is experienced helping with these concerns. She also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, attachment and identity issues, grief and loss, body image and eating concerns, and anger and codependency.

Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care experiences, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and the practical impacts of separation or divorce. Sessions draw on a mix of approaches such as attachment-based work, client-centred listening, cognitive behavioural tools, existential questions and mindfulness practices. Claire explains ideas plainly and helps people try small, practical steps between sessions to test what helps.

The goal is to help people reconnect with themselves and find clearer choices. Claire offers a compassionate, non-judgemental space and works at a pace that feels safe and achievable for each person.

How Claire's approaches work online

Claire draws on attachment-based work to help people understand patterns in close relationships and how those patterns affect current feelings and reactions. This approach can be useful for people who notice repeating difficulties with trust, intimacy or abandonment.

She also uses client-centred methods that focus on careful listening and responding to what each person brings. That style helps people feel heard and supported while they make sense of their experience. Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, is another tool she uses to identify unhelpful thoughts and try practical exercises to test new ways of thinking and behaving.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Claire will talk with each person about goals, preferences and how they respond to different ideas, then shape a plan together. The process is collaborative and can change as needs evolve.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging so people can pick what fits their routine. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or chat can suit quick check-ins or those who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and everyday life while keeping continuity of care with registered or accredited professionals.
What kinds of problems can Claire help with?
Claire works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, ADHD, addictions, grief, self-esteem and many more listed in her profile.
How would you describe Claire's therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and practical. She combines listening with tools from several approaches so conversations lead to small, useful changes between sessions.
What is her background and experience?
She has eight years of professional practice in the UK and draws on a broad range of clinical approaches to support people with emotional and relational difficulties.
Where is Claire based and what credential does she hold?
Claire works from the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation as shown in her profile.
Which languages are sessions offered in and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available with Claire?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Claire?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
8 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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