Claire Beaulieu, BACP

Claire Beaulieu is a qualified counsellor based in the United Kingdom who brings three years of professional experience to her practice. She speaks from both personal and professional understanding about the value of being truly seen and heard, and aims to offer clients that same experience of empathetic listening and meaningful connection. Claire seeks to create a space where people can bring difficult, painful, or embarrassing material at a pace that feels manageable, believing that feeling listened to without fear of judgement supports lasting change.

Claire supports people seeking greater resilience to navigate life changes, or those who are simply curious about what therapy might reveal about themselves. She emphasises flexibility rather than a one-size-fits-all method, working collaboratively with each person to explore links, patterns, and themes that deepen self-understanding and open up new choices for personal growth.

Her approach is integrative, blending Person Centred work with Psychodynamic ideas, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy so treatment can be tailored to individual needs. Claire holds BACP membership - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and will listen to each person’s unique story, clarify therapeutic goals, and adapt techniques to meet clients where they are.

Approaches for Online Therapy and Practical Support

Claire commonly draws on Person Centred work and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to guide online sessions. Person Centred therapy focuses on creating a respectful, non-directive space where the person’s own perspective leads the work - it can help those coping with grief, low self-esteem, or life transitions by prioritising understanding and acceptance. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) uses structured techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns - it is often helpful for anxiety, stress, and depressive symptoms. Claire also integrates Solution-Focused Brief Therapy when appropriate, which concentrates on strengths and practical steps to move toward specific goals.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Claire works collaboratively with each person to explore which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting style and pace as therapy progresses. This shared decision-making helps shape a tailored plan rather than imposing a fixed method.

Online therapy offers flexible access to support through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, or caregiving responsibilities and can increase consistency of care when travel or local availability is a barrier. Registered professionals and therapists can use these formats to provide focused, evidence-informed care that fits into everyday life.