Claire Burton
Supportive counsellor for practical emotional change
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About Claire
Claire Burton offers supportive counselling in the United Kingdom and brings three years of professional experience to her work. She is a BACP practitioner and aims to make the first steps towards change feel manageable. Claire writes simply and compassionately to help people reach a steadier place in life.
She focuses on common but painful issues such as stress, anxiety and depression. Claire also helps people deal with trauma and abuse, family tensions, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, anger and self-esteem problems.
Background and approach
She works with people navigating ADHD, young-adult challenges and changes that come with different life stages. Additional areas Claire pays attention to include autism and Asperger syndrome, dissociation, panic attacks, personality disorders and seasonal affective disorder. She also offers understanding around sexual violence, self-harm, self-love, and alternative sexual cultures such as BDSM and kink.
This range means she is used to addressing sensitive, personal material with care. In sessions she aims to build an open, non-judgemental space for people to speak about what matters to them. Conversations are collaborative and paced to each person’s needs, with an emphasis on practical steps and emotional support.
Claire encourages clients to set goals they feel ready to work towards. People who choose Claire often want straightforward help with everyday pressures and deeper wounds alike. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling details to make sure they suit their circumstances.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 3
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 398046
- Languages
- English
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Claire's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Claire works with
Everything Claire lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- ADHD
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Dissociation
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Young adult issues
How Claire works online
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through a person's goals, preferences and what has or hasn't helped before, then suggest methods to try together. Plans are checked in on regularly and adapted when needed so work stays relevant to the person's life.
Practical benefits of online therapy include being able to fit sessions more easily into a busy week and keeping momentum between appointments. Please confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Many people find that remote sessions reduce travel time and allow quicker access to support while keeping therapy focused on the changes they want to make.
Questions and answers
What kinds of issues does Claire help with?
Claire works with stress, anxiety and depression and supports people with trauma and abuse, family tensions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, anger and self-esteem concerns.
How would you describe Claire's approach in sessions?
Her style is open and collaborative, creating a non-judgemental space where people can talk through thoughts and feelings and agree practical next steps together.
What is Claire's professional background?
She has three years of professional experience in the UK working with a range of emotional and relational difficulties.
What credentials does Claire hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with Claire?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with people within the United Kingdom.
How much do sessions cost and how are they billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Claire?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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