Claire Coker-Beyer
Gentle, practical counselling for confidence and change
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About Claire
Claire Coker-Beyer helps people who feel held back by low confidence, anxiety or harsh self-criticism. She is named Claire Coker-Beyer and holds BACP registration, which means she meets standards set by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Her approach is warm and straightforward, aimed at practical change rather than labels.
She works with clients to find recurring patterns that reduce wellbeing. Sessions look at what is happening now and how past experiences may link to present problems.
Background and approach
The aim is to build kinder self-talk and steady confidence so everyday choices feel easier. Claire describes herself as an integrative counsellor. That means she draws on a few different therapies to meet the needs of each person.
You can expect conversations about values, personal stories, and practical steps you can try between sessions. She places strong emphasis on self-acceptance and self-care. Shame and guilt are addressed gently, with a focus on recognising strengths and small wins.
The room is intended to be non-judgemental and supportive while still challenging unhelpful patterns. Claire has three years of experience and works in the United Kingdom. Sessions are currently available during daytime hours.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability. If you want help with confidence, anxiety, relationships, addiction or questions about identity and sexuality, this counsellor offers a practical, compassionate way of working.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 3
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 390168
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Existential Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy
- 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
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Gender dysphoria
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Claire lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Claire works online
Mindfulness therapy trains attention and gentle awareness of thoughts and feelings. It is useful for anxiety, stress and harsh self-criticism because it teaches simple ways to notice and step back from unhelpful thoughts. Together these approaches offer ways to understand the story someone tells about themselves and practical skills for everyday stress.
Finding the right fit is part of the work. The therapist will discuss these approaches with each person and decide together which elements suit their needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process that can change as therapy progresses.
Confirm the available session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed and reduce travel time. It also means sessions can be scheduled around work or study commitments to help therapy fit more naturally into everyday life.
Questions and answers
What kinds of concerns does Claire help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, confidence and self-criticism as well as relationship concerns, addiction, trauma, grief and issues around sexuality and gender.
What is her therapeutic style?
Claire uses an integrative approach that combines narrative, psychodynamic and mindfulness ideas to explore patterns, personal stories and practical steps for change.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of experience working with a range of concerns including mood disorders, process addictions and self-harm.
What credentials and location information are provided?
Claire is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP, and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees and payment handled?
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?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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