Claire Harriman, BACP

Claire Harriman is an integrative counsellor with five years of experience who combines several therapeutic methods to tailor support to each person’s needs. Holding BACP accreditation - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - she draws on evidence-informed approaches to help people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and difficulties with intimacy and self-esteem.

Her practice includes work with loss and grief, domestic violence and sexual assault, panic attacks, self-harm, and a range of family and relationship issues such as divorce, communication problems, and family of origin concerns. She also supports people managing ADHD, workplace challenges, feelings of emptiness or isolation, and complex emotions like guilt and shame.

Claire emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and honesty as central to her approach, bringing warmth and respectful listening to each session. She views each person as an individual and uses active listening to help them explore what they bring to therapy. Whether someone seeks relief from acute distress or longer term changes in confidence and self-worth, she works collaboratively to identify goals and develop practical steps toward a more fulfilling life.

Recognising that seeking therapy can feel daunting, Claire aims to offer a compassionate, sensitive environment in which clients can take that first courageous step toward change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Claire Harriman

Claire Harriman uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, non-judgmental space where the client’s perspectives and priorities shape the work. This approach focuses on empathy and active listening and can help with issues like low self-esteem, relationship concerns, and navigating life transitions.

She also employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical strategies for managing symptoms of anxiety, panic, and depression. CBT offers structured tools to address thinking and behaviour that contribute to everyday distress.

For those impacted by traumatic events, Claire incorporates trauma-focused techniques designed to acknowledge the effects of trauma and support gradual processing at a pace that feels manageable. These methods aim to reduce the day-to-day burden of traumatic memories and improve emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Claire works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as therapy progresses.

Online therapy with Claire is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different comfort levels and schedules. These options increase flexibility and accessibility, allowing people to engage in meaningful therapeutic work from locations that suit them while maintaining continuity of care.