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Claire Reynolds, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 4 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesSelf esteem Depression

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Claire Reynolds offers calm, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or life change. She greets each person with warmth and listens without judgement. Conversations focus on what matters to the individual and on small steps that can make a real difference in day-to-day life.

Claire uses a person-centred approach to put the client at the heart of the work. That means sessions are guided by each person's values, pace and goals, not a one-size-fits-all plan.

Background and approach

She also draws on cognitive behavioural therapy, helping people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try different ways of responding. Her practice covers a broad range of concerns including relationships, parenting strain, self-esteem, grief, trauma and addiction. Claire also supports people dealing with eating or sleeping problems, anger, career stress, bipolar disorder, ADHD and compassion fatigue.

Additional focus areas include communication problems, blended family issues, end-of-life and caregiver stress. With four years of professional experience and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), Claire aims for clear, respectful work. Sessions are tailored to each person, mixing gentle exploration with practical strategies when useful.

She offers online formats that suit different needs, such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging. The first steps are straightforward: complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange sessions at times that fit the individual’s schedule.

How Claire blends person-centred work and CBT online

Claire uses a person-centred approach that focuses on the person's priorities, values and pace. Sessions begin with open listening so the person can say what matters most and set their own goals. This helps people feel understood and keeps therapy practical and relevant.

She also draws on cognitive behavioural therapy, which looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. CBT techniques can help when anxiety, low mood or unhelpful habits get in the way of daily life by offering clear, testable strategies to try between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Claire encourages a collaborative process where the person and therapist decide which methods to use based on needs, goals and preferences. She adapts techniques over time and checks in regularly about what is helping.

Online sessions come in several formats to suit different situations. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and seeing non-verbal cues. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier during a short break. Live chat and text messaging suit quick check-ins, brief reflections or people who prefer typing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare and daily life while keeping the focus on meaningful change and practical coping.

What concerns can Claire help with?

Claire works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationships, parenting, self-esteem, depression, addictions, trauma and grief.

What style of therapy does she use?

Her work is primarily person-centred, focusing on the person's experience and goals, and she also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.

What is Claire's professional background?

She has four years of clinical experience supporting people with varied concerns and has worked across issues such as intimacy problems, eating and sleeping difficulties, and compassion fatigue.

What credentials does Claire hold and where is she based?

Claire is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available online?

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

How does payment and cost work?

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

How do I begin working with Claire?

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

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Parenting issues

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Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 4 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Claire Reynolds, BACP

Background and approach

How Claire blends person-centred work and CBT online

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety