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Claire Howdle

BACP

Claire Howdle , BACP

Therapist in United Kingdom

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About Claire

Claire Howdle is an individual and family therapist based in the United Kingdom with over five years of clinical experience supporting people through a wide range of difficulties. She works with issues including addiction, phobias, depression, anxiety, identity concerns, relationship and family difficulties, childhood abuse recovery, domestic and emotional abuse recovery, religious crisis, PTSD and trauma, and related challenges such as grief, parenting strains, and compassion fatigue. Claire draws on an integrative approach that blends psychodynamic and humanistic perspectives with cognitive-behavioural and mindfulness techniques so that each person receives care tailored to their particular needs and goals.

She is associated with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists, and uses that framework to guide ethical and professional practice. Claire is comfortable working with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds and aims to create a warm, non-judgemental, and non-discriminatory therapeutic environment where people can explore their experience and build practical coping strategies. Her practice emphasises collaboration, respect for each person s pace, and an individualized plan that reflects the client s priorities and life context.

Approaches in online therapy and finding the right fit

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and focus on actions that match their values - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns formed in early relationships and how they affect intimacy, trust, and communication, making it relevant for relationship difficulties, abandonment concerns, and family dynamics. Client-Centered Therapy puts the person s experience at the centre of the work, offering empathic listening and support to build self-esteem, clarify identity, and process difficult life events.



Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process; Claire works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods suit their needs, goals, and preferences and adapts the work as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps tailor sessions to what matters most to each person.



Online therapy with Claire is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing practical flexibility for people balancing work, family, or mobility constraints. These options make it easier to access regular support, maintain continuity between sessions, and choose the format that feels most comfortable while working with licensed professionals and therapists who guide the process.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Claire Howdle have?

Claire Howdle has five years of experience working as a therapist.

Is Claire Howdle a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the BACP credential. BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists.

In which languages does Claire Howdle provide therapy?

Claire provides therapy in English.

Where is Claire Howdle located?

Claire is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Claire Howdle as my therapist?

You can work with Claire through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Claire Howdle work with international clients?

Claire Howdle does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Claire Howdle cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGrief

Also works with

AddictionsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

See below

Languages

English

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