Claire James, BACP
Claire James offers help for people dealing with relationship problems, grief, anger, depression and major life changes.
About Claire
Claire James offers help for people dealing with relationship problems, grief, anger, depression and major life changes. She is a BACP counsellor with four years of professional experience and brings a calm, non-judgemental presence to sessions. Claire works in a warm, accepting way.
She aims to create the basic conditions people need to open up - warmth, acceptance and respect. She believes people are the experts on their own lives and uses discussion and regular review to shape therapy together.
Background and approach
Her practice focuses on practical support for issues such as codependency, commitment problems, jealousy, infidelity and fatherhood concerns. She also helps people facing domestic violence, feelings of emptiness, forgiveness struggles, self-harm and coping after loss. Claire has worked in both agency settings and independent practice, and has volunteered with homeless young people and in college placements.
When a need falls outside her scope she helps by signposting or making referrals to other services. Person-centred counselling is at the heart of her approach, with flexible integration of other methods when appropriate. Sessions centre on understanding patterns that keep a person stuck and identifying triggers that lead to repeated emotional pain.
People can use therapy with Claire for recovery after trauma or loss, or for general self-development such as building confidence or preparing for life events. She works with each person to set aims and shape a plan that fits their goals.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 389246 | April 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Claire works with
Everything Claire lists, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Self-harm
Approaches Claire lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Claire also adapts other approaches when needed, tailoring sessions to each person's goals and strengths. This means the counsellor will work with the client to choose ways of working that fit their situation rather than imposing a single method.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Claire treats this as a collaborative process - she will discuss options, try different techniques and review progress with the client to see what helps most.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a visual connection helps. Phone sessions can be shorter check-ins or suit lower bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging make it easier to fit brief sessions into a busy day or to reflect in writing between conversations.
Many people find these formats make it easier to keep continuity of care and to maintain regular sessions around work and family commitments. Registered or accredited professionals can use these options to deliver consistent, tailored support.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Claire support?
She helps with relationship difficulties, grief, anger, depression and coping with life changes, and focuses on issues like codependency, infidelity and self-harm.
What is her counselling style like?
The approach is person-centred, with warmth and acceptance. Therapy is collaborative and shaped by discussion and regular review.
How much experience does she have?
Claire has four years of professional experience working in agencies and independent practice, plus voluntary work with homeless young people and college placements.
What credentials and location apply?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start therapy with Claire?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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