Claire Kleynhans , BACP

Claire Kleynhans is a degree-qualified integrative counsellor and psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom with eight years of professional experience. She combines training and practical experience to support people facing a wide range of emotional and relational challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, attachment difficulties, relationship struggles, ADHD, addictions, grief, and issues around self-esteem and body image. Claire is a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which is the UK professional body for counselling and psychotherapy, reflecting her commitment to recognised professional standards.

Her work is grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she aims to help clients reconnect with themselves and their relationships when life feels overwhelming or directionless. Claire works collaboratively with each person to build a tailored treatment plan that addresses their unique needs, whether the focus is on understanding past patterns, developing coping skills, or restoring a sense of purpose.

She has experience supporting people through loss, family and parenting challenges, intimacy and attachment issues, anger and codependency, chronic illness, and recovery from abuse. Claire recognises the courage it takes to start therapy and offers steady, practical support to help clients find a way forward and create a life they can feel proud of.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Claire draws on Attachment-Based, Client-Centered, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approaches to shape online work in a way that meets individual needs. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding how early relationships influence current patterns, helping people who struggle with trust, intimacy, or fears of abandonment to rebuild more secure ways of relating. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and the client’s own goals, creating a supportive space for people exploring identity, self-esteem, or life transitions to gain clarity and self-understanding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical, skills-based strategies to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour, which can be especially useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Claire works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so therapy stays relevant and effective for each person.

Online therapy with Claire can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit support into busy or constrained schedules. These options increase flexibility and accessibility, allowing people to engage with licensed professionals and therapists from different locations and at times that suit their lives.