- Person-centred
- Practical tools
- Trauma-aware
About Claire
Claire Bottomley works with people who feel stuck by anxiety, low mood or difficult life events. She aims to offer a calm, non-judgemental space where someone can be listened to and begin to find new ways of coping. Claire writes plainly and helps people notice unhelpful cycles and practical steps they can try between sessions.
She holds a First Class Honours degree in Therapeutic Counselling and is an Accredited member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists - BACP. Claire also has a Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy and has practised for five years across a range of concerns. Her background includes work with adults and young people on anxiety, panic, low mood, grief, sexual abuse and relationship difficulties.
Claire uses an integrative approach. She starts from a person-centred base and draws in elements from other methods to meet individual needs. Sessions often look at how past experiences affect present life and what small changes might help someone feel steadier day to day.
She lists Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Psychodynamic and Solution-Focused therapy among the methods she uses. Codependency is included among the areas she addresses when relevant to the person sitting in front of her.
Claire aims to work collaboratively, setting goals together and checking progress as therapy continues. People who want practical tools alongside reflective discussion may find this way of working helpful.
How Claire's approaches translate to online therapy
Claire commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in her work. ACT helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on values-driven action, which can assist with anxiety, codependency and coping with life changes. CBT offers clear tools for spotting thought patterns and testing small behaviour changes to reduce worry and improve sleep.Finding the right approach is part of the process and Claire treats this as a conversation. She will work with each person to identify what feels most useful based on their goals and preferences, and adjust techniques as therapy progresses.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, family or other commitments, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find that using focused CBT exercises or values-based ACT work translates well to remote sessions and supports steady progress over time.
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Experience
5+ years
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Claire commonly help with?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting strains, grieving, relationship and intimacy difficulties, addiction concerns and codependency.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth, combining a person-centred approach with practical techniques from CBT and solution-focused work.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Claire has five years of clinical practice and experience supporting adults and young people with anxiety, panic, low mood, grief, sexual abuse and relationship difficulties.
Where is Claire based and what credential does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and is an Accredited member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP).
Can I work with Claire if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she does accept international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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