Claire James, BACP
Claire James is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people facing relationship struggles, grief, anger, depression and major life changes.
About Claire
Claire James is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people facing relationship struggles, grief, anger, depression and major life changes. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP - and brings four years of professional experience in both agency and independent practice settings.
Claire aims to create a warm, non-judgemental space where people can talk openly about what is troubling them.
Background and approach
She says people need acceptance and kindness to feel able to open up and begin to heal. Her approach starts from the belief that each person knows their life best and already has strengths to draw on. Her main way of working is client-centred counselling, which means sessions focus on the client’s own concerns, pace and goals.
She also adapts techniques from other approaches when it helps a person make progress. Claire involves people in planning therapy and reviews progress with them regularly. Claire has helped people with a wide range of issues, including codependency, commitment problems, infidelity, jealousy, fatherhood issues, domestic violence, self-harm and feelings of emptiness.
She also supports people coping with trauma, eating disorders, abuse, abandonment, anger and suicidal thoughts, and she works with those adjusting after bereavement or major life transitions. She has volunteer experience supporting homeless young people and has practised in college settings as a trainee. When someone needs help beyond her scope, she explains options and can signpost or refer to additional services.
Claire also sometimes supports people with matters related to faith and spirituality when it is part of the person’s concerns.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 389246 | 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.
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Self-harm
Ways of working Claire names
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Client-centred support adapted for online sessions
Client-centred therapy centres on the person rather than the therapist. It means the counsellor listens closely, reflects what is said and helps the person clarify their feelings and goals. This approach is often helpful for relationship difficulties, grief, depression and feelings of emptiness because it focuses on understanding the person's experience.Claire also combines client-centred work with other helpful strategies when a person needs them. She will discuss different ways of working and decide together which approach feels most useful. This is a collaborative process where the person’s needs and preferences guide the plan.
Online work uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation when a fuller interaction is helpful. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text messaging suit people who prefer writing, need quick check-ins or want support that fits around a busy day. These options help people access counselling from different places and at times that suit their routine.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Claire supports people with relationship problems, grief, anger, depression and coping with life changes. She also works with issues such as codependency, infidelity, domestic violence, self-harm and emptiness.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She works in a client-centred way, offering a warm, non-judgemental space and focusing on the person's own goals. Claire adapts other techniques as needed and involves clients in planning and reviewing therapy.
What is her professional background?
Claire has four years of professional experience working in agency settings and independent practice. She has also volunteered with homeless young people and practised in colleges as a trainee.
Does she hold any recognised credentials and where is she based?
She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP - and practices in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her in another language or from abroad?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently taking international clients.
What session formats are available?
Claire offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and the therapist's availability; sessions are provided via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy match?
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