Claire Laforges, BACP

Claire Laforges is a United Kingdom based therapist with seven years of professional practice and a BACP credential. BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK. Claire has worked as a client-centred practitioner as well as a psychosexual and intimate partner therapist, and she has completed foundation-level BICA infertility training. In addition to her therapeutic work she provides clinical supervision within the UK.

Her experience spans outreach community settings, online work, and telephone sessions, supporting both children and adults with a wide range of concerns. Claire draws on varied tools and theories to help people build a clearer understanding of themselves and their experiences, offering practical strategies alongside emotional support. Areas she commonly supports include stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy difficulties, grief, ADHD, addictions, LGBT-related issues, trauma and abuse, eating and sleeping problems, parenting challenges, and coping with life changes.

Claire aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored and where clients can take steps toward greater wellbeing and more fulfilling relationships. She aims to respond to client messages within 24 hours on weekdays, and her availability is updated twice weekly. Claire looks forward to working with clients and invites booking of available sessions.

Approaches for online relationship and emotional support

Claire draws on attachment-based therapy to explore how early relationships influence current patterns of connection and emotional responses - this approach is helpful for relationship difficulties, intimacy concerns, and fears of abandonment. She also uses client-centred therapy, which focuses on listening without judgment and helping people find their own solutions by building on their strengths; this method suits individuals coping with stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. For couples work she incorporates elements of the Gottman Method to identify interaction patterns and develop practical skills for improved communication and conflict management.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Claire works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they review progress and adapt the plan so the therapy remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy with Claire is offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access regular support from registered professionals without travel, and they allow therapy to continue even when life circumstances make in-person meetings difficult.