- person centred approach
- practical coping tools
- works with neurodiversity
About Clara
Clara Bowman is a BACP counsellor and psychotherapist in the United Kingdom with six years of experience. She works with adults and young people and lists concerns such as relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, anxiety and LGBT matters. Clara uses a person-centred way of working so sessions are led by the client and move at a pace that feels manageable.
Clara listens for the personal story behind each difficulty. She aims to help people find clearer thinking about their problems and learn practical ways to cope. In sessions she focuses on understanding patterns such as attachment, abandonment fears, codependency and communication problems. This can include work on sleep, eating, anger, or coping with big life changes.
Her practice also addresses neurodiversity and personality concerns, including autism and Asperger syndrome, avoidant or dependent personality traits, and related issues like dissociation. She supports people facing family strain, blended family challenges, divorce and domestic violence impacts. Clara notes additional experience with bipolar, ADHD and disruptive mood dysregulation disorder where relevant to the person’s needs.
Clara describes her style as collaborative and client-led. She offers practical tools alongside reflection so clients can try new ways of responding to stressful situations. Sessions aim to combine understanding with steps people can use between meetings.
She works in English and accepts international clients. To begin, clients use the site’s matching process to book their first session and choose ongoing arrangements that suit them.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Clara uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people make sense of what they are experiencing. One common approach she uses focuses on person-centred work, which means the client leads the conversation and the therapist follows their priorities to build understanding and clarity. This approach suits people who need time and space to tell their story and decide the pace of change.Another approach she draws on emphasises practical coping skills. These are simple, repeatable strategies to manage overwhelming feelings, improve sleep and reduce stress in everyday situations. These techniques can be practised between sessions to help people notice small changes over time.
Finding the right approach is part of the process and happens collaboratively. Clara will review what helps, adjust methods if something is not working, and set goals together based on the client’s needs and preferences.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into daily life, for example by avoiding travel or by choosing a shorter check-in when time is limited. It can also allow people to meet with a registered or accredited professional from a different area, which helps when local choices are limited.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Clara work with?
She lists relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, anxiety and LGBT issues among her core concerns, plus related problems such as grief, parenting strain and sleep or eating worries.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She works in a person-centred way so sessions are led by the client and proceed at a comfortable pace. She combines listening with practical tools to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Clara has six years of experience working as a counsellor and psychotherapist.
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?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
Yes, she accepts international clients; confirm suitability and practical details when booking.
What is the cost and how are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site.