Claire Ashby, NCPS
Compassionate counsellor using counselling and hypnotherapy
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- Anxiety and stress
- Sleep and insomnia
- Neurodivergence support
About Claire
Claire trained as a counsellor, hypnotherapist and social worker, and has worked in roles supporting children and adults affected by trauma, loss and mental health difficulties. She has six years of professional experience and is listed with NCPS, which appears as her stated credential.
Her work often focuses on anxiety, stress, insomnia, fears and phobias, confidence and neurodivergence. Sessions bring together person-centred counselling with targeted techniques from hypnotherapy and cognitive approaches when helpful. Clients can expect calm, structured conversations that also use relaxation and meditation skills.
Claire describes therapy as a collaborative process. She helps people identify strengths, reduce unhelpful thinking and rebuild routines that support better sleep and mood. Practical tools and short exercises are offered between sessions when useful.
People who choose Claire usually want clear, down-to-earth support for everyday struggles. Her background as a social worker informs a practical approach to problem solving while her counselling and hypnotherapy work offers routes to explore deeper emotional patterns.
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Experience
6+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
How Claire blends talking therapy and hypnotherapy online
Claire uses a person-centred approach that puts the client's concerns first, offering a calm listening space and practical steps. This helps when someone is unsure where to begin or needs support to make changes in daily life.Cognitive behavioural techniques are used to spot and shift unhelpful thinking patterns. These methods are useful for anxiety, sleep difficulties and low mood because they teach small, concrete changes you can practise between sessions.
Hypnotherapy supports deep relaxation and works on subconscious patterns that can keep problems like phobias or chronic worry in place. It is often combined with talking therapy to reinforce changes at both conscious and deeper levels.
Deciding which approach to use is a shared process. Claire will work with the client to try different methods and agree what feels most helpful based on their goals and preferences. The plan can be adjusted as therapy progresses.
The original biography does not state specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make fitting therapy into a busy week easier and reduce travel time. It also allows shorter check-ins or longer therapy sessions to suit work and family commitments, helping people keep continuity while they make gradual changes.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Claire help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, sleep difficulties, panic and phobias. She also supports people with ADHD, relationship and family issues and career-related stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions use a person-centred approach combined with practical techniques. Hypnotherapy and mindfulness tools are introduced when they suit the person.
How much experience does she have?
Claire has six years of professional experience working as a counsellor and hypnotherapist alongside prior social work roles.
What credentials and location are listed?
She lists NCPS as her credential and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Claire?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.