- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Neurodiversity aware
About Claire
Claire Smith is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who focuses on men’s wellbeing alongside a wide range of mental health concerns. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, low mood, grief and relationship difficulties. Claire also supports those managing trauma and abuse, eating and intimacy-related issues, parenting pressures, and work or career strain.
She has four years of professional experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Claire has worked in an NHS children's crisis unit where she encountered severe mental health needs and higher-risk situations. This background shapes her calm, straightforward style in sessions.
Claire adapts her approach to each person. She draws on familiar, evidence-based methods and puts the person’s goals at the centre of the conversation. Sessions are practical and grounded, with space to talk through feelings and to try new ways of coping.
She is experienced in supporting people who are neurodiverse and has worked with clients affected by OCD, ADHD and autism. Claire also addresses a range of personality and attachment difficulties, and common challenges such as codependency, communication problems and low self-esteem.
Taking the first step can feel hard, and Claire aims to make that step clearer and more manageable. She tailors the plan to the individual and encourages small, achievable changes alongside reflective discussion.
Therapeutic approaches you might meet online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and acting in ways that match your values. It can help with anxiety, low mood and motivation. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current ways of relating and can help when intimacy, trust or attachment issues cause pain. Client-Centred Therapy centres the conversation on the person’s experience, with the counsellor offering empathic, non-judgemental listening to help clarify thoughts and feelings.Finding the right fit is part of the work. Claire will discuss your needs and goals together with you and try different ways of working until a useful approach emerges. This is a collaborative process where your preferences guide the plan.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so please confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for a quieter check-in or a conversation without being on camera if that suits you better. Registered or accredited professionals, including counsellors and therapists, often find online sessions help people balance therapy with everyday commitments while still focusing on practical skills and emotional processing.
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Experience
4+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does Claire support?
Claire supports a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, eating and intimacy-related issues, parenting and career concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and person-focused. Claire tailors conversations and plans to each person and uses straightforward techniques to help manage emotions and behaviour.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has four years of professional experience and has worked in an NHS children’s crisis unit managing severe mental health needs and higher-risk cases, which informs her practical approach.
What are Claire's credentials and where is she based?
Claire holds registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently working with international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
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?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.