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Claire Purkess, BACP

Claire Purkess began her counselling journey through volunteer roles, including time with Childline and Nexus.

About Claire

Claire Purkess began her counselling journey through volunteer roles, including time with Childline and Nexus. She has spent that time supporting people who have experienced sexual trauma and domestic abuse. Claire holds BACP as a listed credential and works from the United Kingdom.

Claire describes her style as calm and encouraging. She aims to make sessions feel warm and steady. Conversations focus on what matters to the individual and move at a pace they find manageable.

Background and approach

She uses an integrative approach, which means she draws on different counselling ideas and adapts them to each person. This helps tailor the work to specific concerns such as stress, anxiety, grief and low self-esteem. The therapist helps clients build coping skills for life changes and manage distressing memories or reactions.

Sessions are practical and conversational. Claire listens first, then suggests ways to make small changes that add up over time. Work may include talking through difficult experiences, developing new ways of coping, and identifying patterns that keep problems going.

Claire has three years of experience in counselling settings. That background includes direct support for people affected by sexual trauma and domestic abuse through voluntary roles. Her approach aims to combine a steady presence with practical steps the client can try between sessions.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	408531	October 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

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How Claire works online and which approaches she uses

Claire uses an integrative way of working that draws on well-established, evidence-based techniques and adapts them to each person's needs. One approach she commonly uses focuses on talking through distressing experiences and helping people make sense of how those events affect day-to-day life. This can be useful for trauma, anxiety and for managing upsetting memories.

Another element is practical skill-building to manage stress and low mood. This involves learning simple strategies for coping, changing unhelpful thought patterns and trying new routines that reduce anxiety and lift mood. These techniques suit people wanting concrete steps to try between sessions.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Claire will work with the client to agree goals, try different ways of working and adjust the plan as needs change. The aim is to find what fits the client's situation and preferences rather than imposing a single method.

Online therapy is offered by video call, phone, live chat and text messaging to give flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation while phone sessions may be easier if bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging can suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options help fit counselling around work, caring commitments and daily life.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Claire focus on?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and coping with life changes.

What is Claire's therapeutic style like?

Claire takes a calm, encouraging and warm approach that aims to make sessions feel steady and manageable.

How much clinical experience does Claire have?

She has three years of experience, including volunteering work supporting people affected by sexual trauma and domestic abuse.

What credential does Claire hold and where is she based?

She lists BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are used in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with Claire?

International clients are not currently accepted.

Which session formats are available?

Sessions can be arranged by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.

How are fees and the first steps handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.