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Claire Bottomley, BACP

Claire Bottomley is a counsellor who supports people feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, low mood or life changes.

About Claire

Claire Bottomley is a counsellor who supports people feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, low mood or life changes. She meets clients who are stuck in worrying cycles or struggling after difficult events. Claire aims to provide a calm, non-judgemental space where people can be heard and begin to find new ways of coping.

She trained in therapeutic counselling and holds a First Class Honours degree in Therapeutic Counselling. She is also listed with the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists, known as BACP, and has completed postgraduate study in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy.

Background and approach

Over five years she has worked with adults and young people on issues such as anxiety, panic, grief, sexual abuse and relationship difficulties. Claire uses an integrative style that draws on cognitive behavioural ideas, psychodynamic thinking and person-centred practice. Sessions focus on understanding how past experience shapes current feelings and behaviours, and on practical steps to change unhelpful patterns.

She works collaboratively to set goals and adapt the approach to each person’s needs. People meet Claire to talk through trauma, family strain, parenting pressures, addiction concerns, identity and intimacy issues, sleep problems, or difficulties linked to neurodiversity and attachment. She also supports those facing separation, bereavement or career transitions and offers coaching-style work when helpful.

Claire offers therapy in English and accepts international clients. She provides shorter or longer-term work depending on what clients want and uses a mix of session formats to suit different routines and needs.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	384468	April 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.

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Focus areas and approaches

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

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Parenting issues
Anger management
Addictions
LGBT
Relationship issues
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Coaching
ADHD
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Body image
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family problems
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Jealousy
Men's issues
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Self-harm
Sexual assault and abuse
Somatization
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Claire names

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How Claire uses evidence-based approaches online

Claire draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in her online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while focusing on actions that reflect their values. Client-Centred Therapy centres on empathic listening and a warm therapeutic relationship so people feel understood and able to explore themselves. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and works on practical exercises to change them.

Claire treats finding the right approach as a joint process. She will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then suggest which methods to try. Sessions can shift over time as needs change, and she works with clients to review progress and adapt the plan together.

Online therapy makes it easier to fit counselling into a busy life. Video calls let people meet face to face when they prefer visual contact, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be handy on short breaks, and live chat or text-based messaging suit quick check-ins or those who find typing easier. These options provide flexibility so people can choose what fits their routine and energy levels.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems can I bring to counselling?

Claire helps with stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and relationship concerns. She also supports people dealing with parenting strain, addictions, intimacy issues and career changes.

How would you describe Claire's approach in sessions?

She uses an integrative style combining client-centred listening with cognitive behavioural techniques and psychodynamic ideas. Work often includes practical steps alongside talking about past experiences.

What experience does Claire have with trauma and complex issues?

With five years' practice, Claire has worked with people affected by trauma, sexual abuse, panic, dissociation and complex relationship problems. She aims to work carefully and collaboratively on these matters.

Where is Claire based and what professional listing does she hold?

Claire practises from the United Kingdom and is listed with the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists, abbreviated as BACP.

Can I have sessions in a language other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

What formats are available for therapy sessions?

Claire provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How are fees and payments handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist arrangements and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with Claire?

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