- Tailored practical therapy
- Warm non-judgemental space
- BACP accredited
About Claire
Claire Howdle is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression and difficult life changes. She also helps with trauma and abuse recovery, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, grief, parenting strain and self-esteem difficulties. Claire brings five years of experience to her practice and holds BACP accreditation.
Her approach is tailored to each person. She blends client-centred listening with practical techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness. Claire also draws on acceptance and commitment ideas and attachment-informed thinking to help people understand patterns and try new ways of relating to themselves and others.
Sessions focus on what matters most to the individual. Conversations can look at current coping strategies, unhelpful thinking, and ways to build manageable steps towards change. She works at a pace that fits the person and their goals.
Claire pays attention to life context, including issues such as caregiving stress, ageing concerns, body image and the impact of loss. She is experienced in supporting people after betrayals, separation, or other traumatic events, and in addressing control, dependence and codependency patterns.
Practical skills are combined with reflective work to help people make sense of their experiences. Claire aims to offer a warm, non-judgemental space where people can explore options and set realistic goals. To begin, clients follow the site matching process and arrange sessions according to availability.
How Claire’s approaches translate to online work
Claire often uses cognitive behavioural therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and behaving. CBT is practical and problem-focused, which can help with anxiety, low mood and everyday stresses.She also uses client-centred therapy, which means conversations are guided by the person’s concerns and priorities. That approach helps people feel heard and steer the work in the most useful direction.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another strand Claire draws on. ACT focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings while taking steps towards valued life goals, useful for grief, trauma responses and major life changes.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Claire will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and adapt the methods as the relationship develops. The choice is collaborative and can change over time based on progress and needs.
Session arrangements vary by therapist and location, so please confirm current session formats before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people work from a quieter place with fewer distractions, or use audio-only when video is difficult.
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Experience
5+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Claire help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and coping with life changes, as well as trauma recovery, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief and parenting-related strain.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is integrative and person-focused, combining client-centred listening with techniques drawn from CBT, mindfulness, ACT and attachment-informed approaches to meet individual needs.
What experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience working with a wide range of issues including trauma, abuse recovery, phobias, and identity and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
Claire holds BACP accreditation and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability; therapy uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a therapy relationship with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.