Claire Gillyon, BACP

Claire aims to offer steady support while helping people build greater self-awareness. She recognises that deciding to ask for help can be difficult and meets each person where they are, without judgment or pressure.

Understanding that change requires courage, she works with empathy, patience, and trust to help clients find a softer, more manageable way forward. Her approach emphasises safety and practical steps so clients can land, breathe, and begin to make meaningful shifts at a comfortable pace.

Approaches Claire Uses for Online Therapy

Claire draws on client-centered therapy to create a warm, non-directive space where the client’s experience guides the work - this helps people who need understanding, validation, and support while they explore personal goals and feelings.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and adjust thought patterns and behaviours that contribute to distress - CBT can be useful for stress, anxiety, low mood, and practical problem solving.

Mindfulness therapy is offered as a practical way to develop present-moment awareness and gentle self-regulation; it can support coping with stress and promote steadier emotional responses.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Claire collaborates with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as the work unfolds.

Online sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access regular support from licensed professionals without the need to travel, helping clients maintain momentum and continuity in their therapeutic work.