About Claire
Claire Latham is a counsellor with four years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, grief and major life changes. She works with clients who want practical ways to feel steadier and more able to cope. Claire holds BACP accreditation, which she uses to guide a respectful, person-focused style.
Claire aims to create a calm space where people can talk honestly about what is hard. Sessions are client-led so the person sets the pace and the topics.
How Claire works
She listens carefully and helps name what is happening so choices feel clearer. Common themes she supports include relationships, self-esteem and communication problems. She also helps with feelings of guilt, shame, isolation and questions about life purpose or self-love.
Claire uses straightforward techniques to reduce tension and ease overwhelming moments. In sessions she will gently explore your experience and practise simple skills you can use between meetings. The work often focuses on building day-to-day coping and small steps towards change.
Claire balances listening with practical suggestions when these would be helpful. Her style is warm and down-to-earth. People who want to be heard and to try small, manageable changes often find this approach useful.
Claire encourages people to move at a pace that feels safe and to focus on what matters most to them.
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What Claire works with
The areas below are the ones Claire selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
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Training and background
| Register | BACP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 4 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
How client-centred therapy works online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on providing a respectful, non-judgemental space where the person leads the conversation. The counsellor reflects what is said, helps name feelings and supports each person to find their own solutions; this approach suits issues like anxiety, low self-esteem and grief.Claire's practical, person-focused style means sessions can include simple coping strategies and calming techniques you can use between meetings. The aim is to work together to decide what helps most, adjusting the approach as goals and needs evolve. This is a collaborative process where the counsellor and client test what fits best.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful when non-verbal cues matter, phone works well when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins, and messaging or live chat can fit into busy days or offer a less formal way to reflect between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life and other commitments while keeping the focus on getting practical support that helps.
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A practical next step
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