- Client-Centred Therapy
- Grief and loss
- Life changes
About Claire
Claire James is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with four years of professional experience. She has worked in both agency settings and an independent private practice. Claire helps people with relationship problems, grief and loss, anger, depression and coping with life changes.
She works in a person-centred way, which means she starts from the client's own perspective. Conversations focus on what matters to the person seeking help. Claire uses discussion, regular reviews and negotiation to shape the work together.
Her practice also addresses related difficulties such as codependency, commitment issues, infidelity and jealousy. She has experience supporting people through trauma, abuse, self-harm, eating disorders and suicidal ideation, and she will signpost or refer on when a need falls outside her remit.
Claire has done voluntary work with homeless young people and has practised in colleges during training. She also draws on her personal faith when clients raise spiritual or faith-related concerns.
Sessions aim to identify repeating patterns and triggers that keep problems cycling. The work looks at how people think and behave, and supports practical steps to change those patterns. Claire describes the client as the expert in their life, and she helps people make sense of their experiences and plan what to try next.
How Claire’s approaches guide online sessions
Claire works from a person-centred perspective, which focuses on the client’s view of their problems and goals. This approach is about listening to what the person says, reflecting it back, and agreeing the next steps together. It can help with issues like anger, relationship conflict and feeling stuck after a loss.She also integrates other counselling models as needed, combining different ways of working into a plan. That means techniques or conversation styles can shift if something else looks more helpful for a specific concern. Figuring out which approach fits best is a collaborative process between client and counsellor.
Online sessions aim to make counselling fit around everyday life. Please confirm the exact session formats available before booking, as these are not specified here. Many people find remote sessions helpful because they can be scheduled around work, reduce travel time and support shorter check-ins when needed. The therapist will discuss practical arrangements and find the best way to work together based on the client’s needs and preferences.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Claire works with relationship issues, grief, anger, depression and coping with life changes, along with related concerns such as codependency and infidelity.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a person-centred approach that begins with the client’s perspective and includes discussion, negotiation and regular reviews to guide the work.
How long has she been practising?
Claire has four years of professional experience working in agency settings and private practice.
What credential and country does she practise in?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies 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.