Claire Ashby, NCPS
Claire Ashby is a counsellor and hypnotherapist who helps people feeling low, anxious or overwhelmed.
About Claire
Claire Ashby is a counsellor and hypnotherapist who helps people feeling low, anxious or overwhelmed. She works with clients who struggle with stress, panic, sleep problems and low mood, and offers practical ways to break unhelpful cycles. Claire uses simple, down-to-earth language and aims to make sessions easy to understand and follow.
Claire draws on six years of experience supporting people through anxiety, trauma, grief and relationship difficulties. She holds NCPS as a credential and has worked as a social worker with people who have experienced loss, abuse and mental health challenges.
Background and approach
That background informs a practical, steady approach in sessions. Her way of working blends person-centred listening with cognitive ideas and hypnotherapy tools. That means conversations focus on what matters to the client, while offering techniques to change thinking patterns and reduce physical tension.
She also uses mindfulness and motivational strategies when they fit the client’s goals. Sessions often include relaxation and breathing techniques, thought-focused exercises and guided imagery when hypnotherapy is chosen. Claire aims to help people improve sleep, reduce panic and build confidence to manage everyday pressures.
She tailors methods to each person rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan. Claire offers remote sessions for clients in the United Kingdom and internationally. She can work via video, phone, live chat or text messaging and will explain how each option works when you start.
Her style is warm, straightforward and goal oriented.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| NCPS | NCS18-07402 | November 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.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Claire lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Claire will discuss goals and preferences and use a combination of methods when that makes sense. The plan is collaborative - she adjusts techniques to match what helps the client most over time.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into daily life. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and guided exercises, phone works well when bandwidth is limited, live chat supports shorter check-ins and text messaging can suit people who prefer to write or need flexible timing. These options aim to increase accessibility and make it simpler to keep therapy consistent.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Claire focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, panic, sleep problems and related issues such as grief, trauma and self-esteem.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She combines a person-centred approach with cognitive behavioural ideas, hypnotherapy and mindfulness to offer practical tools and supportive listening.
What experience does she bring?
Claire has six years of experience and a background as a social worker supporting people affected by trauma, loss and mental health difficulties.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds NCPS as a credential and practices from the United Kingdom.
In which languages are sessions held and are international clients supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Claire?
Start by using the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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