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Claire Harriman, BACP

Claire Harriman is a counsellor who has practised for five years and works from a client-focused perspective.

About Claire

Claire Harriman is a counsellor who has practised for five years and works from a client-focused perspective. She holds BACP registration, and she aims to help people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship concerns. Claire uses straightforward language and a calm presence in sessions to help people feel heard.

Claire sees grief, trauma, domestic and sexual abuse, and issues around shame and guilt among the concerns people bring.

Background and approach

She also supports people dealing with panic, self-harm thoughts, workplace pressure and questions about intimacy and self-worth. Sessions are shaped around what each person wants to work on. Her approach draws on Client-Centred methods and trauma-informed work alongside Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.

That mix lets her focus on listening first, then on practical steps if that feels helpful. She aims to balance emotional understanding with simple strategies people can use between sessions. Claire describes her style as warm, accepting and honest.

She aims to offer reliability and steady support while people talk through painful or confusing experiences. People who want a calm listener who can also suggest practical tools often find this approach useful. Claire offers sessions in English from the United Kingdom.

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging so people can choose what fits their life. To start, there is a short matching questionnaire and then sessions are scheduled based on the therapist's availability.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	388414	July 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.

Ways of working Claire names

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How Claire’s approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening without judgement and helping people find their own path forward. It is useful when someone needs a safe place to talk and to be understood before trying other steps.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and offers practical ways to change unhelpful cycles. It can help with anxiety, panic, low mood and workplace stress by teaching simple skills to use between sessions.

Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding and reducing the lasting impact of distressing events. It uses careful, paced work to help people feel less overwhelmed by memories, triggers or shame.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Claire will listen to your goals, try different ways of working and agree plans that suit how you prefer to engage. This is a collaborative process and can change as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical benefits. Video calls give a face-to-face feel while saving travel time. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when being on camera is difficult. Live chat and text-based messaging allow shorter check-ins, quick reflections and flexible scheduling around work or caregiving. These options aim to make regular contact easier and more adaptable to everyday life.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does Claire help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, intimacy and self-esteem concerns, grief, ADHD and related issues such as panic, self-harm and workplace difficulties.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is warm, accepting and honest, with an emphasis on listening first and offering practical steps when useful.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

Claire has five years of professional counselling experience supporting people with a wide range of emotional and relational difficulties.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is listed with BACP and practises from the United Kingdom.

Can I see her if I live outside the UK?

Sessions are offered only for people within the United Kingdom; international clients are not accepted.

Which session formats are available?

Claire offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging so people can select the format that suits them.

How are sessions paid for?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription 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 then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.