Clara Bowman, BACP
Clara Bowman is a counsellor who aims to make therapy straightforward and easy to access.
About Clara
Clara Bowman is a counsellor who aims to make therapy straightforward and easy to access. She works with adults and young people and invites clients to speak at their own pace. Clara uses a person-centred approach that keeps the conversation focused on what matters most to each person.
Clara listens without judgement and helps people untangle painful or confusing experiences. She supports clients dealing with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety and stress.
Background and approach
She also helps with sleep and eating difficulties, grief, parenting strains and challenges linked to neurodiversity such as autism and Asperger syndrome. Her practice covers a wide range of additional difficulties, including attachment or abandonment issues, codependency, communication problems, dissociation and concerns connected to domestic violence or divorce and separation.
Clara brings six years of clinical experience and works within the framework of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP. In sessions she focuses on listening, making sense of what has happened and offering practical ideas that can be tried between meetings. Conversations are led by the client and change happens at the client’s pace.
Work may include exploring emotions, building coping skills and improving communication patterns. Clara offers appointments in the United Kingdom and accepts international clients. Sessions are available by video, phone, live chat or text messaging to suit different needs and rhythms of life.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 392557 | September 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Clara lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Clara works in a person-centred way that keeps the client in charge of each session. This approach focuses on listening, reflecting what is said and supporting people to explore feelings at a comfortable pace. It is useful for building self-awareness and deciding on small practical steps to try between sessions.She also uses evidence-based techniques that help with trauma and stress-related symptoms by teaching grounding and coping strategies. These techniques aim to reduce overwhelm and support clearer thinking when difficult memories or emotions arise. For relationship or communication problems, work often includes practical exercises to improve how people express needs and set boundaries.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Clara will discuss options and adapt methods based on a client’s needs, goals and preferences. The decision about pace and focus is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.
Online sessions offer flexibility for busy lives. Video calls allow fuller conversation and visual cues, while phone sessions can be easier when lower bandwidth is needed or when clients prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins or ongoing support between appointments. These options help people fit therapy around work, study and family commitments.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Clara commonly help with?
She supports people with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, anxiety and stress. She also works with grief, sleep and eating problems and a range of attachment and neurodiversity-related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Clara uses a person-centred way of working, where sessions follow the client’s pace and priorities. The aim is to listen closely and offer practical ideas and clearer understanding.
What is her professional background?
She has six years of clinical experience working with adults and young people. Her practice emphasises attentive listening and helping clients make choices that feel right for them.
Where is the therapist based and what credential does she hold?
Clara practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and Clara accepts international clients.
What formats are used for online sessions?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How much do sessions cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions run via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with Clara?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.