- Person-centred focus
- CBT strategies
- Five years experience
About Claire
Claire Austen is a counsellor who aims to put people at ease from the first conversation. She offers a calm, empathetic presence for those coping with depression, anxiety, grief and relationship strain. Claire works in a person-centred way and encourages clients to find their own answers once life’s blocks are clearer.
She has five years' experience supporting people with a wide range of concerns including chronic low mood, parenting stress, addictions and self-esteem. Claire uses elements from different counselling methods to suit each person’s needs. This can include practical strategies drawn from cognitive behavioural approaches alongside a person-centred stance.
Claire holds NCPS and completed a diploma in cognitive behavioural therapy, which she uses to offer focused tools when appropriate. She aims to create a warm, non-judgemental space where feelings can be explored at the client’s pace.
Her work also addresses issues such as attachment concerns, family of origin problems, body image and coping with life changes. She often helps people manage anger, communication difficulties and the effects of trauma and abuse.
Sessions are offered in English and Claire is based in the United Kingdom. International clients may be accommodated; please confirm session arrangements when you enquire. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.
How Claire’s approaches translate to online work
Claire often uses Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on listening and reflecting so people can make sense of their own feelings and choices; this approach helps with low mood, grief and relationship concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy is another strand she uses to look at how early relationships affect current patterns and to slow down difficult emotional reactions.Claire also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, offering practical strategies and exercises to help manage anxiety and low mood when useful. Each approach is described plainly in sessions, and techniques are tried or adapted based on what the client finds helpful.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Claire works collaboratively to identify goals and decide whether a person-centred focus, attachment work or CBT-style tools are the best fit. She reassesses and adjusts the plan as needs and preferences become clearer.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around busy days, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Discussing practical arrangements at the start helps shape sessions that match everyday life and goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Claire help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship difficulties, plus issues like parenting, addictions and self-esteem.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Claire works mainly within a person-centred framework and adapts other approaches to suit each person’s needs.
What background does she have?
She has five years' experience working with clients and uses a mix of counselling approaches to support change.
What credentials and location are listed?
Claire lists NCPS and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
International clients are accepted; please confirm practical arrangements when you enquire.
Which session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Claire?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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