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Claire Bennett BA (hons) MBACP, BACP

Claire Bennett BA (hons) MBACP welcomes people who feel stuck, overwhelmed or unsure how to move forward.

About Claire

Claire Bennett BA (hons) MBACP welcomes people who feel stuck, overwhelmed or unsure how to move forward. She uses simple, respectful conversation to help people work out what they need and what will help them feel steadier. Claire speaks plainly and listens closely so clients feel heard and better able to think things through.

Claire is a person-centred counsellor. She believes people often know their own answers but need a calm space to find them.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on what matters to the individual, guiding them to notice feelings and choices without pressure or judgement. She also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how relationships shape emotional patterns. This can help when past hurts or relationship difficulties keep repeating in daily life.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy elements are used to help identify and name strong emotions so they can be managed more effectively. Claire practises in the United Kingdom and works online and by phone. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed with the BACP.

Her approach is steady, patient and respectful of each person's pace. Sessions typically involve talking through current problems, noticing recurring patterns, and trying small changes between meetings. People bring a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, sleep and eating issues, and life transitions.

Claire aims to accompany people while they build clearer ways to cope and to feel more like themselves again.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	393095	February 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Claire lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Self esteem
Depression
Addictions
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Cancer
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Domestic violence
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counselling
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Claire names

Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor lists and does not check training records.

How Claire’s approaches translate to online therapy

Claire uses person-centred counselling to place the client's experience at the centre of each session. This approach focuses on listening, acceptance and helping people find their own solutions, which works well in conversation-based online sessions.

She also draws on attachment-based therapy to look at how early and current relationships shape emotional responses. Online work can make it easier to notice patterns and rehearse different ways of relating in everyday life. Emotionally-Focused Therapy elements help people name and sit with strong emotions so they feel less overwhelming, which can be useful when processing grief, trauma or relationship pain.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Claire will discuss different ways of working with each person and decide together what best matches their needs, goals and preferences. The process is collaborative and open to adjustment as therapy progresses.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video is useful when visual connection helps the conversation. Phone sessions suit people who prefer not to be on camera or need a lower-bandwidth option. Chat and messaging can work for quick check-ins, brief reflections or when a written format feels easier. These options make therapy flexible and easier to fit around work, family and daily life.

Frequently asked

What kinds of issues can Claire help with?

She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, sleeping and eating issues, anger, career worries, bipolar, ADHD and coping with life changes.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is person-centred and warm, focusing on listening and supporting clients to find their own answers. She also uses attachment-based and emotionally focused ways of working to identify feelings and relationship patterns.

How long has she been practising?

Claire has four years of experience working as a counsellor with people facing a variety of emotional and practical challenges.

What professional registration does she hold and where is she based?

She is a member of 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?

Sessions can be held by video call, by phone, through live chat, or using text-based messaging.

How are sessions paid for?

Cost depends on location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model 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 then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.