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Claire Coker-Beyer, BACP

Claire Coker-Beyer is a counsellor who helps people tackle low self-confidence, anxiety and body image concerns that get in the way of work and relationships.

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Relationship issues
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About Claire

Claire Coker-Beyer is a counsellor who helps people tackle low self-confidence, anxiety and body image concerns that get in the way of work and relationships. She uses straightforward conversations to identify what holds someone back and to build kinder ways of relating to themselves. Claire works in English and practises from the United Kingdom as a BACP-registered practitioner.

She takes an integrative approach, mixing ideas from psychodynamic, Jungian and narrative thinking to see how past experiences shape current patterns.

Background and approach

Sessions look at repeated habits and self-critical inner voices, and then try out different ways of responding. Claire also uses mindfulness practices to help reduce anxiety and to bring attention back to the present. In practical terms clients can expect a calm, non-judgemental setting where difficult feelings are spoken about directly.

The work can involve looking at how identity, gender and sexuality affect self-esteem and relationships. Claire also supports people dealing with addiction, grief, trauma and midlife change. She offers conversations that are honest and relational rather than full of jargon.

Over time the aim is to build steadier self-respect, softer self-talk and clearer choices about work, relationships and personal goals. Sessions are arranged during daytime hours. Claire draws on three years of experience to guide a collaborative process that balances insight with practical steps for everyday life.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	390168	November 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
LGBT
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Addictions
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Anger management
Depression
Coping with life changes
Coaching
ADHD
Drug and alcohol addiction
Gender dysphoria
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Jealousy
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Claire names

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Approaches in online sessions and how they help

Claire often brings together psychodynamic and mindfulness ideas in online work. Psychodynamic therapy looks at how early experiences shape current feelings and relationships, which can help when patterns feel automatic or confusing. Mindfulness therapy teaches practical attention and breathing practices to lower anxiety and make it easier to act rather than react.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and Claire treats it as a shared task. She will discuss different ways of working, try out what fits best and adjust the focus to match a client's goals and preferences. The aim is to find techniques that feel useful in day-to-day life as well as helpful in sessions.

Online work is offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different circumstances. Video sessions allow face-to-face discussion and visual cues, phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is low, chat works for shorter check-ins and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options give flexibility for people juggling work, family or travel and make it simpler to keep regular appointments.

Frequently asked

What kinds of issues does Claire work with?

She supports people facing low self-confidence, anxiety, body image and relationship concerns, as well as addiction, grief and trauma-related issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is integrative and conversational, blending psychodynamic, Jungian and narrative ideas with mindfulness to help clients notice patterns and try new responses.

What background and experience does she have?

She has three years of experience working as a counsellor and brings that practical experience to sessions focused on building self-acceptance and changing unhelpful habits.

Where is she based and what credential does she hold?

Claire practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.

Can I have sessions in another language or from another country?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not taking international clients at this time.

Which session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What do I need to do to begin?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.