- Person-centred
- Gestalt approach
- CBT methods
About Claire
Claire Payne is an NCPS counsellor with three years working in this kind of role and a long background in social care. She works with people who want help with family issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, career pressures and compassion fatigue. Sessions can be arranged in person locally or remotely across the UK according to the original biography; confirm current session options when booking.
Claire uses an integrative approach that draws on person-centred, Gestalt and cognitive behavioural methods. She can also use sand tray work for people who find words difficult. That mix lets her use talking, activity and structured tools depending on what someone needs in a session.
Her practice emphasises practical ways to manage distress linked to early years trauma, attachment difficulties and the effects of domestic or sexual abuse. She also supports people dealing with workplace stress, burnout and compassion fatigue. Claire has extensive experience from social care settings which informs how she understands ongoing stress and trauma responses.
Sessions are offered to people on a short- or long-term basis. The booking process uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; fees vary with location so check the current rate when you book. International clients are not currently accepted and sessions are delivered in English.
To begin, the site asks you to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. This helps clarify practical needs and what to focus on in initial meetings.
How therapeutic approaches translate to remote sessions
Claire commonly uses person-centred work, Gestalt techniques and cognitive behavioural methods in her practice. Person-centred work focuses on listening and reflecting to help people clarify their thoughts and feelings. Gestalt techniques use present-moment awareness and small experiments to explore how someone experiences interactions and emotions. Cognitive behavioural methods look at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and use practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Claire will collaborate with the client to decide which methods suit their goals, needs and pace. That choice can shift over time as sessions reveal what is most helpful.
The biography notes she offers face-to-face work locally and remote sessions nationwide, but it does not list every possible online format. Confirm the exact session options before booking. Remote sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, childcare and travel, and some formats allow a shorter check-in or a phone call when video is difficult. Choosing remote sessions can reduce travel time and help maintain continuity of care while working around everyday commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She works with family concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, career matters and compassion fatigue, among other related areas.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her work is integrative, using person-centred, Gestalt and cognitive behavioural approaches plus sand tray work when words are hard.
How much experience does she have?
Claire has three years of experience in this counsellor role and over 30 years of experience working in social care settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is registered with NCPS and is based in the United Kingdom, working from private practice in Torbay, Devon as described in the biography.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered in English and across the UK as stated in the profile.
What session formats are available?
The original biography mentions face-to-face work locally and remote sessions nationwide; confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; check the current cost when you start the process.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.