Claire Harriman, BACP
Claire Harriman is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who draws on five years of practice to support people through difficult times.
About Claire
Claire Harriman is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who draws on five years of practice to support people through difficult times. She holds BACP accreditation and focuses on helping clients address stress, anxiety, depression and trauma. Claire aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and understandable.
Claire listens without judgement and works at the client’s pace. She offers straightforward listening and gentle challenge in sessions.
Background and approach
Empathy, acceptance and honesty are central to her approach and she aims to create a calm space for people to talk through what matters to them. Her work covers a wide range of concerns, including grief, self-esteem, intimacy-related issues and problems that come from past abuse.
She also helps people facing workplace strain, panic attacks, feelings of emptiness and issues around family of origin and communication. Claire uses a mix of methods tailored to each person. She draws on client-centred ways of working to prioritise what the individual wants from therapy.
Cognitive behavioural techniques are offered to help manage unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. Trauma-focused ideas are applied when past hurt is affecting life now. The focus in sessions is practical and simple.
Claire helps people set small, achievable goals and practises skills together in the session. She encourages ongoing reflection between meetings so progress can be noticed over time.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 388414 | July 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
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Workplace issues
Approaches Claire lists
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Online support
Claire also uses Trauma-Focused Therapy when past events continue to cause distress. This approach helps people make sense of traumatic memories and reduce their hold on everyday life. Deciding which approach to use is a shared process. Claire works with each person to identify goals, options and preferences, then adapts the methods as therapy progresses.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different schedules. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a longer session is needed. Phone sessions can be a quieter, lower-bandwidth option. Chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer writing. These formats make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, family and daily life.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Claire help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and trauma, along with related issues such as self-esteem, intimacy concerns and workplace problems.
What is her general counselling style?
Claire works in a client-centred way, offering warm, non-judgemental listening and clear, practical steps when needed.
What experience does she bring?
She has five years of experience working with a range of issues including loss, abuse, shame and panic attacks.
What credentials and location are listed?
Claire is listed with BACP and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How are fees and starting therapy handled?
Cost varies with location and a subscription model is used that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.
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