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Claire Tristram, BACP

Claire Tristram is a counsellor with 15 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom.

About Claire

Claire Tristram is a counsellor with 15 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She supports people who are facing stress, anxiety, low mood and difficulties with relationships. Claire aims to make the first step easier by offering steady, non-judgemental support.

She focuses on practical conversation and clear goals. Sessions are a place to talk through painful memories, work on intimacy concerns, and address struggles such as addiction, anger or eating issues.

Background and approach

Claire also helps people who feel isolated, who are wrestling with control issues, or who are questioning purpose in life. Her approach is straightforward and collaborative. She encourages clients to identify small steps that feel manageable and to try out new ways of coping between meetings.

This can include improving communication, setting boundaries, or practising techniques to reduce stress and anxiety. Claire is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which she lists as a professional credential. She offers sessions in English and works with people across different locations within the United Kingdom and internationally.

People usually find it useful to discuss what they want from therapy in the first meetings. Claire uses those early sessions to agree on aims and to tailor the way she works so it fits each person’s needs and life.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	403653	December 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.

Practical therapeutic approaches and online care

Claire uses evidence-based therapeutic approaches that focus on clear, practical steps. One approach helps people identify unhelpful thinking and replace it with more balanced thoughts to reduce anxiety and low mood. Another approach concentrates on improving communication and setting healthier boundaries, which can ease relationship strain and reduce conflict.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Claire will talk with each person about their goals and preferences during the first sessions, and together they will decide which methods to try and how to measure progress over time.

Online therapy gives flexibility for different circumstances. Video calls allow a usual face-to-face style of conversation, phone sessions work well when video is difficult or bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging can be useful for shorter check-ins or for people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life and daily routines.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Claire help with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties, along with trauma, intimacy-related issues and addictions.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and practical, focusing on clear goals and manageable steps to reduce distress and improve communication.

What is Claire's background?

Claire has 15 years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of emotional and relationship concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She lists BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practices from the United Kingdom.

Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?

Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.

Which session formats are available?

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

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

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

How do I begin working with Claire?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.