- Client-centred approach
- Experience with intimacy
- BACP accreditation
About Claire
Claire Laforges is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression and relationship concerns. She supports individuals with intimacy-related issues, grief, ADHD, addictions and LGBT matters, along with concerns such as sleeping, eating and low self-esteem. Claire also works with career pressures, coping with life changes and compassion fatigue. Claire holds BACP accreditation and has seven years of professional experience.
She uses a client-centred way of working that focuses on each person’s priorities. Claire listens without judgement and helps people notice patterns in their feelings and behaviour. Sessions aim to give practical tools as well as time to reflect and name difficult emotions.
Claire has worked across outreach community settings and has experience providing support online and by phone. She has worked with a wide range of concerns and draws on several approaches to tailor the work. Her background includes psychosexual and intimate partner work and basic-level BICA infertility training.
People can expect a calm, non-judgemental space where they are invited to speak at their own pace. Claire aims to respond to messages within 24 hours on weekdays, and she updates her availability twice weekly. She also works as a clinical supervisor in the United Kingdom.
If someone wants to begin, they use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's updated availability. The subscription used for sessions can be cancelled at any time.
How Claire uses therapeutic approaches online
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current bonds and trust. Online work using this approach can help people understand patterns in close relationships and rebuild safer ways of relating.Client-Centred Therapy gives the person space to lead the conversation while the counsellor reflects and supports. This approach is useful for stress, anxiety and when someone needs time to make sense of feelings without pressure.
Finding the right approach is part of the journey rather than a one-time choice. Claire will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. This takes place collaboratively, with adjustments as understanding grows.
The biography notes experience providing support online and by phone, so confirm the current session options before booking. Online and phone work can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. These practical benefits can help therapy sit alongside everyday commitments while the therapist and client focus on clear goals and steady progress.
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Experience
7+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does this counsellor help with?
Claire supports people with stress, anxiety and depression, as well as relationship and intimacy-related issues. She also works with grief, ADHD, addictions, LGBT matters and many life-change concerns.
What is the therapeutic style like?
Her work is client-centred and collaborative. She listens without judgement and helps people identify patterns and practical steps they can try between sessions.
What professional background does she have?
She has seven years of professional work experience and has worked in outreach community settings. Claire also practices as a clinical supervisor in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location are listed?
Claire holds BACP accreditation and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The biography states experience providing support online and via phone. Confirm current session options with the therapist before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's updated availability.