- Warm conversational approach
- Tailored practical tools
- Focus on relationships
About Claire
Claire Howdle is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with five years' experience. She offers one-to-one support for people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship strain, and for those coping with loss, trauma or addiction. Her approach is warm and non-judgemental and aims to help people feel heard and safer to talk about difficult things.
She adapts the session to each person rather than using a one-size-fits-all model. That means practical tools from cognitive behavioural therapy when thinking patterns are causing distress, mindfulness and acceptance work to manage difficult feelings, and exploration of attachment and relationship patterns when that is useful. Sessions are conversational and focused on what the client wants to change.
Claire trained and practises in ways that centre the client's experience. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. That registration is shown as BACP on her profile and indicates a professional membership with that body.
Her background includes supporting people through trauma and abuse recovery, identity and religious crises, and addictions. She also helps with parenting strain, caregiving stress and issues around intimacy and codependency. Claire aims to tailor therapy to each person's needs and goals rather than applying a fixed programme.
People can expect a collaborative working style that mixes talking, practical exercises and reflective work. Claire describes her room as a respectful, non-discriminatory space where people can set the pace and agenda for their work together.
How therapy approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and taking small steps towards what matters. It can help when worry or avoidance stops people doing things they value.Attachment-Based work looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and trust. This can be useful for people wanting to understand repeated relationship cycles or feelings of abandonment.
Client-Centred Therapy puts the person's experience at the centre and uses careful listening to help people find their own solutions. It is often helpful for building self-esteem and pacing sensitive conversations.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Claire will discuss different methods with each person and agree a plan based on their goals and preferences. That collaborative decision is reviewed as therapy progresses to keep the work practical and relevant.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins, reduce travel time and offer more choice about when to schedule appointments. Talk with Claire about what will suit your routine and needs so sessions can be arranged in a way that fits everyday life.
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Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Listed on profile
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Claire commonly help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse recovery, grief, addiction and intimacy-related issues, among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is integrative and person-centred, blending cognitive behavioural techniques, mindfulness, attachment-informed work and existential ideas to suit each person.
What is Claire's professional background?
Claire has five years' experience working with a range of issues including addiction, PTSD-related concerns, identity and relationship problems.
Where is Claire based and what credentials does she hold?
She is based in the United Kingdom and is listed with BACP on her profile.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How does someone begin working with Claire?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to her availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.