- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Communication problems
About Claire
Claire Tristram is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 15 years of professional experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, self-esteem problems, addictions and anger. She also helps with eating issues, parenting pressures and low mood.
Claire keeps sessions straightforward and practical. She encourages people to talk through what is happening and what they want to change. She focuses on clear steps for managing strong feelings and on how to communicate more effectively with others.
In sessions she listens for patterns that make situations worse, such as control issues, isolation or unhelpful habits. Then she helps clients try different ways of responding. This can include developing short-term coping strategies and practising new ways of talking to people who matter to them.
Her approach aims to reduce tension and confusion so people can make decisions more calmly. She supports work on life purpose and rebuilding confidence after upsetting events. Claire invites practical goal-setting and regular review of progress.
People who contact her usually want more predictability around their reactions and clearer communication. She offers straightforward conversation, gentle challenge and tools to manage anger and stress in daily life.
Approaches used and how online sessions work
Claire uses evidence-based therapeutic approaches that focus on changing patterns of thought and behaviour. Cognitive-style techniques help people notice thoughts that fuel anger and test alternative ways of thinking. These methods can be useful for stress, low mood and anxiety as well as anger management.She also draws on practical skills-building approaches that teach breathing, grounding and short behavioural experiments. These tools aim to reduce immediate tension and make it easier to try different responses in difficult moments. Such work is often helpful for relationship conflict and for rebuilding confidence after trauma.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Claire will help clients decide which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. The choice is collaborative and reviewed as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a working day, cut travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also allow work to continue with a therapist from outside your local area, which suits people balancing work, family or relocation.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, self esteem, addictions, family and parenting concerns, eating issues, anger and depression.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques and straightforward conversation to reduce tension and improve communication. Sessions focus on coping strategies and steps to change unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does she have?
Claire has 15 years of professional work experience in the UK working with a range of emotional and relational difficulties.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are accepted as noted in her profile.
How are costs handled?
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.