Claire Howdle, BACP

Claire Howdle is an individual and family therapist based in the United Kingdom with five years of professional experience. She works with a broad range of concerns including addiction, phobias, depression, anxiety, identity and relationship difficulties, childhood abuse recovery, domestic and emotional abuse recovery, religious crises, PTSD, and trauma among other challenges.

Her approach is integrative, blending psychodynamic perspectives, humanistic values, cognitive behavioral techniques, and mindfulness practices so that each person receives therapy tailored to their needs. This flexible model allows her to adapt methods to suit different personalities and life situations while maintaining a consistent focus on the client’s goals and wellbeing.

Claire brings warmth and a non-judgemental attitude to her work and aims to create an inclusive, non-discriminatory space where people from all walks of life can explore change and recovery. She holds BACP credentials, meaning she is affiliated with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Claire is committed to supporting and empowering individuals and families as they work toward clearer understanding, healthier relationships, and improved quality of life. She welcomes those ready to take a first step toward change and offers professional support throughout the therapeutic journey.

Approaches and flexibility for online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them and encourages action in line with personal values - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding how early relationships shape current patterns and works well for relationship difficulties, abandonment concerns, and attachment issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical strategies to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and unhelpful habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Claire will work collaboratively with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Conversations about priorities and experience guide how techniques are combined so therapy remains client centered and goal oriented.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other commitments, and they allow registered professionals to tailor contact style and frequency to each client’s life.