Claire Kuyper , ACA

Claire Kuyper is a licensed Australian therapist with 17 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, grief, loss, low motivation, self-esteem challenges, confidence issues, depression, and major life changes. She works with adults facing transitions and difficult emotions, helping them regain a sense of stability and direction. Claire combines clinical experience with a compassionate, nonjudgmental presence to help clients explore their thoughts and feelings at a comfortable pace.

Claire holds the ACA credential, which indicates professional training in counselling and a commitment to recognized practice standards in the field. Her work emphasizes collaboration - she partners with each person to identify goals and practical steps toward greater wellbeing. Whether someone is navigating a bereavement, adjusting to a new life stage, or managing persistent anxiety, Claire adapts her approach to meet individual needs.

Clients can expect an open environment where honest reflection is encouraged and emotional responses are met with empathy and respect. Claire recognizes that seeking therapy is a courageous step, and she aims to provide steady support throughout the process of pursuing a more fulfilling and happier life.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Claire draws on client-centered therapy to create a warm, empathetic space where the client’s perspective guides the work. This approach focuses on listening deeply and helping people clarify their own values and goals, which can be especially helpful for issues like grief, life purpose, and self-esteem.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT is practical and problem-focused, often supporting people managing anxiety, stress, and depressive symptoms with concrete tools and techniques.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Claire works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they review what is or is not helping and adjust the approach as the work evolves.

Online therapy with Claire is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to access support around busy schedules or from different locations within Australia. These options provide flexibility in how people engage with therapy and allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent care in ways that suit each person’s life.