Claire Purkess, BACP

Claire Purkess began her counselling journey volunteering with Childline and later supporting people at Nexus who had experienced sexual trauma and domestic abuse. She works as an integrative counsellor, drawing on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and tailoring theory to each person's needs. Claire offers a calm, encouraging way of working, combining warmth with steady support to help clients navigate stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and life changes.

With three years of experience, Claire brings practical skills and empathy to sessions, helping people explore difficult experiences and build coping strategies that fit their everyday lives. She holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects her commitment to ongoing professional standards. Claire provides therapy in English and works with adults in the United Kingdom, offering flexible sessions that focus on what matters most to each individual.

Clients can expect a collaborative process in which Claire listens closely, adapts her approach, and supports gradual progress towards clearer thinking, resilience, and improved emotional wellbeing. Her practice emphasises respect, gentle challenge, and creating a supportive space for recovery and personal growth.

Integrative Techniques and Online Support

Claire works from an integrative counselling framework, blending different evidence-based techniques to suit each person's circumstances. Integrative counselling focuses on tailoring methods to the client's needs, so conversations, exercises, and coping strategies are chosen to match the presenting problems and personal preferences. This approach is helpful for a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, grief, and recovery from trauma.

Claire also uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasise practical skills and emotional processing. These techniques help people develop clearer ways of thinking about problems, manage overwhelming emotions, and build resilience after difficult experiences. The aim is to find methods that feel useful and sustainable in daily life.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Claire will work with clients to explore options, review what helps, and adapt the plan as goals and needs evolve. Online sessions - whether by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, offer flexible scheduling, and increase access for those who prefer remote support. Registered professionals and therapists can provide meaningful change through these flexible formats, tailored to each client's pace and preferences.