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Claire Harriman, BACP

Claire Harriman is a counsellor who draws on five years of practice to help people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and depression.

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About Claire

Claire Harriman is a counsellor who draws on five years of practice to help people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and depression. She holds BACP membership, which she uses alongside a straightforward, warm manner. Claire aims to make the first steps into therapy easier and less confusing for anyone seeking support.

She listens without judgement and lets each person lead the conversation. Sessions focus on what the client brings, whether that is grief, intimacy concerns, low self-esteem, or workplace stress.

Background and approach

Claire prioritises empathy, honesty and respect in every meeting. Her approach adapts to the person in front of her. She uses client-centred conversations to understand what matters most, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and behaviours, and trauma-focused work when past harm needs attention.

These methods are chosen to suit the client's goals rather than following a fixed script. Claire has worked with issues such as domestic and sexual abuse, panic and self-harm, family of origin concerns, and feelings of abandonment or emptiness. She also supports people dealing with separation, forgiveness, guilt and loneliness.

Her practice includes attention to ADHD-related struggles alongside emotional and relational difficulties. Sessions are practical and calm. Claire helps people break problems into manageable steps and practices new ways of coping.

She encourages steady progress and supports clients as they try out changes between meetings.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	388414	July 2026

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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

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Ways of working Claire names

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How Claire's approaches translate to online care

Claire uses Trauma-Focused Therapy to help people address the effects of past harm. This work focuses on understanding how traumatic events affect thoughts, feelings and behaviour, and on developing ways to process those experiences safely. Client-Centred Therapy is central to her practice and puts the client's priorities first; sessions follow what the person wants to talk about and aim to build self-understanding through active listening.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems going. CBT offers practical tools and small homework tasks to try between sessions, useful for anxiety, panic attacks and low mood. Choosing the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process - Claire will discuss options, listen to your preferences and adapt the plan as work progresses.

Online therapy with Claire is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging can suit shorter check-ins, quick reflections, or people who prefer typing over speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family routines and daily life.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Claire help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem and intimacy-related issues, among others.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is warm, direct and empathetic, using client-centred listening alongside practical techniques to address thinking and behaviour patterns.

How much experience does she have?

Claire has five years of professional counselling experience supporting people with a range of emotional and trauma-related issues.

What professional credentials does she hold and where is she based?

She is a member of BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international arrangements are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Claire offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs.

How are sessions paid for and what do costs look like?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

What should I do to begin therapy?

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