Claire Harriman, BACP

Claire Harriman is an integrative counsellor based in the United Kingdom with five years' experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, and ADHD. She combines a range of therapeutic methods so that sessions can be tailored to what each person brings, drawing on client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral techniques, and trauma-focused work when appropriate.

Claire places empathy, acceptance, and honesty at the heart of her practice, bringing warmth and attentive listening to create a space where exploration and healing can begin. She works with a wide spectrum of issues - from abandonment, communication challenges, and family of origin concerns to domestic and sexual violence, panic attacks, self-harm, and difficulties with motivation and self-love. Her approach respects each person as an individual and focuses on collaborative, practical steps that reflect the client's goals and preferences.

She holds the BACP credential, which denotes membership in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Whether seeking short-term support for a specific problem or longer-term therapy for complex trauma and relationship patterns, Claire aims to support clients with sensitivity, respect, and compassion as they work toward more fulfilling and balanced lives.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Claire uses client-centered therapy to prioritize the client's own perspective and pace - sessions focus on active listening, empathy, and building a trusting therapeutic relationship that helps with self-esteem, loneliness, and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is offered to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors - this practical, goal-oriented approach can be useful for anxiety, panic attacks, stress, and depression. Trauma-Focused Therapy provides structured ways to process and integrate traumatic experiences, with attention to safety and pacing for people affected by abuse or sexual assault.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Claire works collaboratively with clients to explore which method or combination of methods aligns with their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting the plan as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals and therapists can draw on different models to meet each person's unique circumstances.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging makes it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to access support from home. These options provide flexibility in scheduling, continuity of care when life circumstances change, and a range of communication styles so clients can choose what feels most comfortable.