- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- CBT and ACT
About Claire
Claire Howdle is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with five years of clinical experience in the United Kingdom. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions and a wide range of other difficulties. Claire focuses on issues often seen in early adulthood such as identity, coping with life changes and self-esteem struggles.
She uses a blend of approaches rather than a single method. That means sessions can include elements from cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, attachment-based ideas, existential thinking and client-centred practice. Claire aims to help people notice patterns, learn practical skills and make clearer choices about next steps.
Sessions are conversational and practical. People can expect to talk about what’s happening now, what matters to them, and small experiments or changes to try between meetings. The work may also look at past experiences when those link to present difficulties such as attachment or trauma-related patterns.
Claire has experience supporting people with eating and intimacy-related issues, addiction, compassion fatigue and parenting concerns, as well as more complex matters like dissociation, abandonment and avoidant personality features. She also works with people affected by cancer, caregiving stress and blended family dynamics.
Her way of working emphasises collaboration. Claire helps people set focused goals, reviews progress regularly and adjusts the approach as needed. To begin, readers are asked to use the online matching and booking flow to arrange an initial session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small, meaningful actions. Online sessions can use ACT to help someone committed to change break bigger goals into manageable steps. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviours and uses practical exercises to shift patterns. In remote sessions CBT tools can include thought records, behavioural experiments and brief skills practice between meetings.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Claire will collaborate with the client to decide which methods suit their goals, preferences and everyday pressures. She reviews progress and adjusts the plan as things change, so the approach can shift over time if needed.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting therapy around study, work and commuting, and reducing travel time. Some people find shorter check-ins easier at lunch breaks, while others prefer a full session at the end of the day. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how meetings are arranged and can pick times that fit into daily life.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions and many related difficulties listed in her profile.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is integrative, combining client-centred work with CBT, ACT, attachment and existential ideas to fit the person’s needs.
How long has she been practising?
She has five years of professional experience working with adults in the United Kingdom.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does costing work?
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 schedule a first session through the booking flow.
Online talk therapy through BetterHelp is for adults aged 18 and over and is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.