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Claire Laforges, BACP

Claire Laforges is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy difficulties, grief, trauma and abuse, and issues related to identity and sexual health.

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About Claire

Claire Laforges is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy difficulties, grief, trauma and abuse, and issues related to identity and sexual health. She has seven years of professional experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Claire works with people who are also managing sleep or eating concerns, addictions, ADHD, and the emotional impact of caregiving or long-term health problems.

Background and approach

Claire adopts a calm, open style in sessions. She aims to create a non-judgemental space where clients can talk about painful or awkward topics. She listens closely and helps people notice patterns in thoughts, feelings and behaviour so they can make different choices.

Her practice draws on attachment-based ideas that look at how early relationships shape adult feelings and reactions. She also uses client-centred ways of working that keep the person’s priorities at the heart of the conversation. For relationship difficulties she brings in elements of the Gottman method and Imago relationship approaches to help partners communicate more clearly and rebuild connection.

Claire uses mindfulness techniques to help people manage worry, intrusive thoughts and bodily tension in the moment. She blends these methods into practical steps and tools clients can use between sessions. Her aim is to help people feel steadier, more understood, and better able to cope with change.

Claire has worked in outreach community settings and online, and she offers supervision in the UK. She usually replies to messages within 24 hours on weekdays and keeps her availability updated twice weekly.

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BACP 379909 June 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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How Claire’s approaches work in online therapy

Claire draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships influence present feelings and reactions; this can help when working through trust, abandonment or intimacy concerns. Client-centred therapy is another core strand and focuses on the person’s own goals and pace, giving space for people to set the agenda and feel heard. For relationship difficulties she uses elements of the Gottman method to teach practical communication skills and reduce repeated conflict.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Claire will discuss your goals, preferences and how you react to different ways of working, and then adapt the methods she uses. That teamwork helps ensure sessions feel useful and relevant to your situation.

Online formats she offers include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face interaction and visual cues; phone calls use less bandwidth and can fit into busy days; live chat and messaging are helpful for shorter check-ins, written reflection or when being on camera is difficult. These options make it easier to fit counselling around work, family and health needs and to continue therapy even when life is changing.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Claire help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, ADHD, addictions and related challenges listed in her profile.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Claire offers a calm, non-judgemental environment and listens closely to each person’s priorities. She helps clients spot patterns and practise new ways of coping between sessions.

What experience does she bring?

She has seven years of professional experience working in community outreach settings and online, and she also provides clinical supervision in the UK.

What credentials and location are listed?

Claire is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and clients are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

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

How is cost handled?

Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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