Claire Kleiner, BACP

Claire Kleiner is a therapeutic counsellor who works using a person-centred approach. She holds BACP registration and practises in the United Kingdom. Claire focuses on helping people process difficult experiences and move towards a more fulfilling life.

Her way of working puts the person at the centre of the sessions. Claire listens without judgement and helps people identify what matters most to them. She adapts each session to the individual rather than following a fixed script.

Claire has spent four years supporting people with a wide range of concerns. These include stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and coping with life changes such as midlife transitions. She also supports people facing ADHD, addiction, sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem struggles and career worries.

She has particular experience with neurodivergent clients and people who are part of the LGBT community, and she tailors her work to their needs. Claire also addresses practical areas such as parenting strain, blended family issues, adoption and foster care matters, and long-term health or caregiver stress.

Sessions aim to help people talk through their feelings, make sense of difficult events, and find steps that fit their life. Claire focuses on building trust and helping people discover their own strengths. She supports people as they take the first steps towards change and greater wellbeing.

Person-centred approaches and online counselling

Claire uses client-centred therapy which centres the conversation on the person rather than a fixed treatment plan. This approach involves listening, reflecting what you say, and helping you find your own answers; it is useful for issues like anxiety, low mood, self-esteem and life transitions.

In practice the therapist adapts sessions to fit individual needs, so the focus might shift between processing past experiences and working on present-day coping strategies. That flexibility can help with relationship concerns, grief, identity questions and navigating midlife changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Claire will discuss what feels most helpful and adjust the method as you go. This is a collaborative process that considers your goals, preferences and what feels manageable week to week.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats before booking as the biography does not list specific options. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit into their week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Others prefer longer conversations to work through deeper issues. Talk through practical arrangements with Claire when you start so sessions fit your life and needs.