Claire Exley, BACP
Claire Exley is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience.
About Claire
Claire Exley is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She focuses on practical support for people facing relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem, mood difficulties and life changes. Claire works in English and accepts international clients, offering sessions in several online formats.
Claire aims to treat people with respect, sensitivity and compassion. She listens and adapts conversations to each person's needs. Sessions are shaped around the concerns a person brings, whether that is anxiety, depression, sleep problems, or questions about parenting and career choices.
Background and approach
Her approach is rooted in client-centred therapy, which means the person sets the pace and priorities. Claire helps people explore feelings, make sense of difficult experiences, and decide what practical steps to try next. She pays attention to attachment, abandonment and codependency themes when these come up.
People often come to Claire for help with trauma and abuse, stress, anger and isolation. She also supports those dealing with grief, end-of-life issues, or the disruption of separation and divorce. Sessions may cover coping strategies for impulsivity, dissociation or feelings of emptiness.
Claire works by tailoring conversations and plans to each individual. The focus is on clear, manageable goals and building coping skills. Taking the first step can feel hard, and she aims to offer steady support through that process.
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 396851 | January 2027 |
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Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Claire lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Codependency
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Sexual assault and abuse
Ways of working Claire names
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Client-centred approaches and online sessions
Client-centred therapy focuses on the individual's experience and priorities. The counsellor listens carefully, reflects what is said and helps people find their own solutions. This approach can be helpful for difficulties such as low self-esteem, relationship strain, grief and feelings connected to trauma.Claire uses that collaborative way of working to tailor sessions to a person’s goals. She will work with each client to identify what feels most urgent and what methods to try next. Deciding which approach suits someone is part of the work and is agreed together as therapy progresses.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for a more conversational session with visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging suit people who prefer written reflection or need flexible timing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments, while keeping the focus on steady progress and practical coping strategies.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Claire help with?
Claire supports people with relationship problems, family difficulties, grief, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, trauma and a range of life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centred approach, listening closely and shaping sessions around each person's priorities and pace.
What is her professional background?
She has three years of professional experience working with people on emotional and practical difficulties such as mood, sleep and coping with loss.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
Claire holds BACP accreditation and practises from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin therapy?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.