Claire Carr

NCPS 6 years practising Sees people online

Compassionate practical counselling for common life struggles

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About Claire

Claire Carr is a counsellor with six years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom. She focuses on practical help for common problems like stress, anxiety, grief and anger. Claire aims to create a calm space where people can speak openly about what is hard for them.

Her sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-focused. She supports people who want to build confidence, manage panic or social anxiety, and cope with big life changes.

Background and approach

She also offers help around workplace pressures, women’s issues, and feelings of guilt and shame. Claire takes a strengths-based approach and treats each person as the expert in their own life. She works together with clients to set clear, achievable steps.

That can include strategies for day-to-day coping, ways to reduce panic symptoms, and tools to handle stressful situations more smoothly. She has particular experience supporting young adults and people on the autism spectrum with practical strategies for everyday challenges. Claire balances short-term problem solving with space to process grief and loss when it comes up.

Her wording is direct and encouraging. New clients are guided through a simple start process so they can match with a suitable schedule. The emphasis is on realistic progress and making therapy fit around real life rather than asking people to change everything at once.

At a glance

Years practising
6
Registered with
NCPS
Registration number
NCS24-05442
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.

How Claire works online

Many clients benefit from approaches that teach practical skills and tools. For example, structured problem-solving helps break big problems into small steps and suits worries about work or life changes. Techniques that address panic symptoms focus on calming the body and learning short exercises to reduce intensity when attacks arise. Another helpful method is skills-based work for social anxiety and low confidence, which uses gradual exposure and rehearsed coping responses to build comfort in everyday situations. These approaches aim to make small, repeatable changes that fit into a day rather than overwhelming plans. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that match needs, and adjust as progress is made. This collaborative process helps make sure the chosen techniques suit the person’s preferences and practical life demands. If you are considering online therapy, please confirm current session options before booking. Many people appreciate online counselling because it can fit around work and family routines, reduce travel time and make it easier to keep regular appointments. Online sessions can also allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight or phone-based conversations when bandwidth or camera use is a concern.

Questions and answers

What kinds of problems does Claire help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, self-esteem and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include panic attacks, social anxiety, guilt and workplace concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

The approach is practical and strengths-based, helping clients set achievable steps and build coping skills. Sessions aim to be straightforward and focused on real-life improvements.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

Claire has six years of professional experience working with a range of common mental health concerns and life transitions. That background informs her practical, goal-oriented work.

Where is she based and what credentials does she hold?

She practises in the United Kingdom and holds NCPS as a listed credential. The listing presents the credential exactly as supplied.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions charged and what is the payment model?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Specific fees depend on the selected plan.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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