Claire Gillyon, BACP

Claire combines client-centred work with cognitive behavioural and mindfulness methods. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening, acceptance and building a safe relationship so people feel heard and can explore ideas at their own pace. Cognitive behavioural therapy breaks problems into thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical steps to change unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness practice gives simple exercises to slow thinking, reduce rumination and manage stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Claire will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, and then try ways of working that suit each person. That makes therapy a collaborative effort rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversations when visual contact helps. Phone sessions can be quicker and work well when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins, ongoing support between sessions or when someone prefers writing. These options give more flexibility to fit therapy around life and make regular contact easier for many people.