Claire Howdle, BACP

Claire Howdle is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with five years of practice. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression or life changes. Claire also supports those coping with relationship strain, grief, addiction and trauma-related concerns.

Her approach is flexible and tailored to each person. Claire blends elements from cognitive behavioural work, mindfulness, attachment ideas and client-centred listening to meet individual needs. She focuses on clear, practical steps people can try between meetings as well as space to talk things through.

Claire often works with issues linked to identity, intimacy and family roles. She pays attention to how past experiences, including childhood abuse or relational wounds, can shape current patterns. This helps people understand stuck ways of thinking and behaving, and consider new options.

Sessions are intended to be warm and non-judgemental. Claire aims to create an atmosphere where people can speak honestly and explore difficult feelings. She emphasises collaboration and helps people set realistic, step-by-step goals.

Her training is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. People interested in starting will complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange appointments according to the therapist's scheduling process.

How Claire uses different approaches in online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on values and small actions that bring more meaning into daily life, which can be useful for people facing midlife uncertainties. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early relationship patterns and how they affect present connections; it helps people understand why they react a certain way in close relationships. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises being listened to without judgment and aims to give people space to find their own solutions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Claire will discuss options with each person and decide together what feels most helpful based on goals and preferences. That collaborative process allows flexibility as needs change over time.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier fit into busy schedules and fewer travel demands. It can make it simpler to have shorter check-ins during a break or to maintain continuity when life is hectic. Please confirm the current session options before booking, as specific formats are arranged through the platform and may vary.