Therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp. We will earn a commission at no additional cost to you if you use our links to purchase.

Claire Wilson

Claire Wilson, NCPS

Counsellor - anxiety and relationship concerns

United Kingdom

See online therapy options
Credentials
NCPS
Registration
NCPS, United Kingdom / NCPS571
Experience
4 years
Languages
English
Location
United Kingdom
  • Attachment-based work
  • CBT techniques
  • Client-centred approach

About Claire

Claire Wilson is an NCPS counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with four years of experience. She works with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship concerns. Her profile notes work with trauma, attachment issues and parenting-related strain.

Claire focuses on helping people notice unhelpful thinking and cope with strong emotions. She brings relationship ideas into individual work, showing how patterns with others often link to the relationship someone has with themself. Sessions are conversational and aim to make difficult topics easier to talk about.

Her background includes work with trauma, including interpersonal trauma, domestic abuse, chronic illness and chronic pain. She supports people who want to understand how past experiences shape current reactions and who want practical ways to manage emotional ups and downs.

Claire uses several approaches to guide sessions. Client-centred methods keep the conversation focused on the person in front of her. Cognitive behavioural ideas help spot and change patterns of thinking that feed anxiety and low mood. Attachment-based thinking is used to look at how early relationship experiences influence current reactions and expectations.

People who choose Claire often want clear, down-to-earth conversation about feelings and behaviours. She encourages practical skills for coping and clearer communication about needs. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.

How Claire uses therapy approaches online

Claire draws on attachment-based ideas and cognitive behavioural work in online sessions. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current expectations and reactions; it helps when someone notices repeated patterns in their relationships or worries about closeness. Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying small behaviour changes to reduce anxiety or low mood.

She also works in a client-centred way, keeping conversations grounded in the person’s own concerns and pacing. Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist and client review what feels most useful and adjust the approach together, based on goals and preferences.

Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting conversations around daily life and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to schedule short check-ins during a busy week or to avoid needing to be on camera for a whole session if that feels difficult. Confirm the current session formats before booking so you know which options are offered.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGrief

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationFamily problemsFatherhood issuesGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship concerns. Her profile also lists trauma, attachment issues, parenting strain and related areas.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Sessions are described as conversational and person-focused. She uses practical strategies and reflective discussion to address thinking patterns and emotions.

How much experience does she have?

She has four years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is listed with the NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.

Claire WilsonNCPS

See online therapy options