- Stress and anxiety
- Young adult issues
- Trauma and abuse
About Claire
Claire Burton is a BACP-registered counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and depression. Claire also supports those dealing with ADHD, relationship and intimacy concerns, anger and self-esteem issues, and young adult life changes.
Her approach is straightforward and conversational. Sessions focus on talking through current problems and practical ways to manage them. She aims to build a respectful working relationship where people can say what they find difficult without judgement.
In practice Claire uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help with panic, dissociation, and mood difficulties. She pays attention to how past events affect present reactions and helps people learn coping strategies they can use day to day. This can include grounding for dissociation and step-by-step plans for panic attacks.
Claire is also familiar with autism and Asperger syndrome, BDSM and kink communities, and issues relating to sexual assault and alternative sexual culture. She offers support around identity and LGBT concerns, seasonal affective disorder, self-harm and self-love work.
People often come to her when life feels overwhelming after school or university, during relationship shifts, or when they struggle with motivation and confidence. To begin, prospective clients follow the online matching process and schedule a first session to see how the fit feels.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Claire draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions in straightforward terms. One common approach involves practical grounding and stabilisation work to manage dissociation and panic attacks; this teaches simple steps to reduce overwhelming sensations and regain a sense of control. Another approach focuses on cognitive and behavioural strategies to help with anxiety and low mood, using small experiments and routine changes to shift unhelpful patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Claire will discuss different ways of working and agree a plan together based on the client’s needs and goals. This is collaborative - the therapist and client check what helps and adapt methods as things progress.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm which online options are available before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into study or work days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. If you are juggling classes, shifts or living arrangements, discuss practical session timing and length when you arrange your first appointment.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she support?
She works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, relationship and intimacy issues, and young adult concerns.
How does she work in sessions?
Sessions are conversational and practical, focusing on talking through current problems and learning everyday coping strategies.
How long has she been practising?
Claire has three years of professional counselling experience in the United Kingdom.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I see her if I live outside the UK?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered to people based in the United Kingdom.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list session formats. Please confirm current online session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with Claire?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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