- ACT techniques
- CBT strategies
- Attachment focus
About Claire
Claire Howdle is a BACP-registered counsellor based in the United Kingdom with five years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, anger and a range of life changes.
Claire uses a blend of approaches rather than a single model. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment ideas, client-centred work, cognitive behavioural techniques and existential thinking. Sessions focus on practical steps someone can use to manage feelings and improve everyday relationships.
She often helps people recover from childhood or relationship trauma and works with those coping with loss, addiction or changes to identity. Claire also supports people with body image concerns, caregiving stress and issues around commitment and control.
In the room she starts by listening to what matters most to the person. Conversations look at thoughts, patterns and values, and then move to small, concrete changes to try between sessions. Mindfulness and behavioural tasks are used alongside reflective discussion.
Claire aims to make sessions straightforward and relevant. She asks about what is getting in the way now, what the person wants instead, and then agrees practical next steps. If someone is unsure how therapy might fit into their life she explains the process and what to expect from early sessions.
How Claire uses different approaches in online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on values and small actions that move someone toward a life they care about, which can suit anger linked to frustration or meaning conflicts.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. It breaks down situations where anger rises and tests new responses with practical exercises and behavioural experiments.
Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships affect current reactions and interpersonal patterns. It can help when anger comes from fear of abandonment, control issues or difficulties with intimacy.
Finding the right mix is a collaborative process. Claire will work with the person to choose approaches that fit their goals, preferences and daily life. Early sessions are used to agree aims and try methods a few weeks at a time to see what helps.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as these are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals often find that remote work supports continuity of care while people manage work and family commitments.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, anger and related issues.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is integrative, using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioural tools, attachment work and client-centred approaches.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience working with a range of issues including trauma recovery and addiction.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.