- Anxiety and phobia
- CBT and ACT methods
- Attachment-based work
About Claire
Claire Howdle is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with five years' experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, addiction, grief and related issues including social anxiety and phobia.
Claire describes a practical, person-focused way of working. Sessions start by talking about the most pressing problems and what the person hopes to change. She uses clear, simple tools from cognitive behavioural approaches and mindfulness to help manage thoughts, feelings and reactions.
Attachment-focused ideas inform how she looks at relationship patterns and difficulties with intimacy or commitment. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) techniques are used to help people notice difficult feelings without getting stuck in them and to clarify personal values that guide everyday choices.
Her experience includes working with childhood abuse recovery, domestic and emotional abuse, PTSD and identity questions. She also supports people dealing with body image, eating concerns, caregiver stress and the emotional impact of serious illness such as cancer. Claire draws on different methods to respond to the issue in front of her rather than use a single template.
Practical matters such as managing anger, coping with life changes and improving communication often feature in early work. She encourages small, testable changes and regular review so people can see what helps and adjust as needed.
Approaches used in online counselling and what they do
Claire often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings, identify what matters to them, and take small steps towards those values. ACT can be useful for anxiety, avoidance and when worry keeps someone stuck.She also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), which focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and testing different behaviours. CBT techniques can support people with panic, phobia and persistent worry by breaking problems into manageable steps.
Attachment-based ideas are used to understand patterns in close relationships and issues with intimacy or trust. These ideas help people see recurring patterns and try out different ways of relating.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Claire will discuss options with the client and decide together what methods fit the person’s goals, preferences and everyday life. That collaborative decision can evolve as therapy progresses.
Please check which session formats are offered before booking, as the profile does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around work or caregiving, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time. Registered or accredited professionals commonly adapt practical elements like length and timing of sessions to suit daily schedules.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Claire help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, addiction, grief and related concerns including social anxiety and phobia.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Claire uses an integrative style drawing on CBT, mindfulness, ACT and attachment ideas to address thoughts, feelings and relationship patterns in practical ways.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns including PTSD, abuse recovery and identity issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in another language or from another country?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started if I want to book?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.