Claire Ashby, NCPS

Claire Ashby is a United Kingdom based counsellor and hypnotherapist who combines practical therapy skills with a background in social work and meditation instruction. With six years of experience and an NCPS credential - a recognised professional counselling qualification - she works with people facing anxiety, stress, panic, low mood, sleep difficulties and phobias, as well as those navigating trauma, loss and bereavement. Claire emphasises a person-centred way of working that honours each individual's experience while drawing on hypnotherapy, relaxation and practical counselling techniques to reduce unhelpful cycles of anxiety and depression.

She offers tailored support for neurodivergent clients and for issues such as confidence, insomnia, relationship and family concerns, parenting stress, and career-related difficulties. Claire integrates guided relaxation and meditation practices alongside counselling and hypnotherapy to help clients access calmer states and shift habitual patterns at both conscious and subconscious levels. Her approach is collaborative and strengths-based, focusing on identifying coping resources and building resilience so people can regain energy, enjoyment and a clearer sense of direction.

Sessions can be arranged to suit individual needs, and Claire uses a mix of evidence-informed methods to support sustainable change, helping clients work toward the life they want with practical tools and compassionate, skilled support.

Approaches Claire Uses and How Online Therapy Works

Claire works primarily from a person-centred perspective, offering an empathic, non-judgemental space that prioritises the client's own goals and strengths - this approach helps people feel heard and supported while they explore change. Hypnotherapy is used to encourage deep relaxation and to work with subconscious patterns that contribute to anxiety, insomnia or unwanted habits, often complementing talk-based work. Mindfulness therapy and meditation techniques support clients in developing present-moment awareness and practical tools to reduce stress and improve sleep.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Claire collaborates with each person to identify which methods suit their needs, preferences and goals. She blends techniques as appropriate and reviews progress together to ensure the chosen path remains helpful and relevant.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging allow people to access therapy from home or other convenient locations, fit support around work and family commitments, and maintain continuity when schedules or circumstances change. Working with a registered professional remotely can make consistent care more accessible while preserving the therapeutic relationship and focus on meaningful change.