- Anxiety and phobia
- Self-confidence work
- Mindfulness and narrative
About Claire
Claire Coker-Beyer is a BACP counsellor working in the United Kingdom with three years' experience. She focuses on anxiety, low self-confidence and related concerns such as social anxiety and phobia, body image, and relationship strain. Claire works in clear, conversational ways and helps people talk through what gets in the way of speaking up or taking the next step.
She describes her way of working as integrative, drawing on several approaches to suit the person in front of her. Sessions look at current difficulties and how past experiences may have contributed to them. She helps people spot unhelpful patterns and try different responses in everyday life.
Claire uses ideas from existential and psychodynamic thinking to look at meaning, beliefs and life choices. She also draws on narrative and Jungian perspectives to help people make sense of their stories and parts of themselves. Mindfulness practices are introduced where they can reduce reactivity and increase present-moment noticing.
Practical steps are a regular part of sessions. That might include experimenting with small behavioural changes, rehearsing conversations, or learning brief mindfulness exercises to manage anxiety. The emphasis is on steady, manageable steps rather than large overnight shifts.
She supports people dealing with a wide range of issues including stress, mood difficulties, addiction concerns, gender dysphoria, ADHD, grief and intimacy-related problems. Claire currently offers daytime sessions and works with adults who want a conversational, reflective style of counselling.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Claire often draws on existential therapy to help people clarify values and life choices; this looks at what matters to someone and how that shapes decisions. She also uses narrative therapy to help separate a person from their problems by retelling unhelpful stories, which can reduce shame and open new options. Mindfulness practices are offered as short exercises to reduce reactivity and support noticing thoughts without becoming swept away by them.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Claire discusses different ways of working in early sessions and makes choices together based on a person's goals, preferences and what feels manageable. She frames this as a collaborative process where methods are tried and adjusted over time.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week and avoiding travel time, which can make regular meetings easier to maintain. Some people prefer not to use video for every meeting to reduce screen fatigue or to have a shorter check-in by audio. Please confirm the current session formats before booking so arrangements match what is needed.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with anxiety, low self-confidence and related issues including social anxiety and phobia, relationship strain, addictions and mood concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is integrative and conversational, using reflective discussion, practical tasks and brief mindfulness exercises.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years' experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location apply?
She is registered with the BACP and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.