Claire Harriman , BACP

Claire Harriman is an integrative counsellor with five years of experience who blends several therapeutic methods to meet each person's needs. Holding the BACP credential - an affiliation with a UK professional counselling association - she draws on a flexible toolkit so the work can be tailored to individual goals and circumstances.

She has supported people facing stress, anxiety and depression, as well as those coping with trauma and abuse, loss and grief, intimacy-related concerns, and challenges with self-esteem and motivation. Her practice also addresses family and relationship issues, ADHD, and a range of related difficulties such as abandonment, communication problems, and workplace stress.

Claire places empathy, acceptance and honesty at the heart of her practice. She brings a warm, attentive presence that encourages open exploration and active listening. By treating each person as an individual and responding with sensitivity and compassion, she aims to help clients identify practical steps and deeper understanding that support positive change.

Deciding to start therapy can feel like a big step. Claire offers collaborative, person-focused support to help people build greater fulfillment and wellbeing at a pace that feels right for them.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Claire uses client-centered therapy to create a collaborative and respectful space where the client's priorities guide the work. This approach focuses on active listening and empathy, helping people explore feelings, build self-awareness, and strengthen their sense of agency in relationships and life decisions.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical strategies for managing symptoms like anxiety, low mood, and panic. CBT offers structured tools that can support change in daily routines and coping skills.

Trauma-focused therapy is used when past experiences continue to affect a person's present life. This approach attends to the emotional and physical impacts of trauma and supports gradual, paced integration of those experiences so clients can regain a greater sense of stability and control.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Claire works with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time to find what helps most. Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit support into a busy life and to access therapists from different locations. These options can help maintain continuity of care and make regular work with a licensed professional more manageable.