Clara Bowman
Gentle, person-led counselling and practical tools
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About Clara
Clara Bowman offers calm, straightforward support for people feeling overwhelmed by relationships, stress, anxiety or life changes. She greets each person without judgement and aims to help them find clearer thinking and practical ways forward. Clara's style is gentle and person-led, so sessions move at whatever pace feels right for the client.
Clara is a BACP, which means she is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She brings six years of experience to her work and focuses on helping people with issues such as trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem and grief.
Background and approach
She also works with concerns around ADHD, bipolar, eating and sleeping problems, and anger. People come to Clara for help with relationship difficulties, communication problems, family stresses and parenting strain. She also supports those coping with abandonment, attachment issues, domestic violence, dissociation and divorce or separation.
Her approach is person-centred so the client’s priorities guide the sessions. In practical terms Clara listens to what matters to the client and offers tools to try between sessions. That could be new ways to manage strong emotions, clearer communication techniques, or simple routines to aid sleep and eating.
She aims to create clearer understanding and build skills that feel useful in day-to-day life. Clara works from the United Kingdom and conducts sessions in English. People considering therapy are encouraged to think about what they most want to change before a first meeting so time can be used well.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 6
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 392557
- Languages
- English
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Clara's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Clara works with
Everything Clara lists, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
How Clara works online
In addition she uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that aim to build practical skills. One common technique teaches ways to manage strong emotions and reduce immediate distress. Another helps people notice unhelpful patterns in thinking and behaviour so they can try small experiments and see different results. These methods are straightforward and are chosen to suit the issue the client brings.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Clara will work with each client to test what helps, adapt methods over time and agree goals together. That means the plan can change as progress is made or new priorities appear.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Many people find online work useful because it can fit into busy schedules, remove travel time and allow a shorter check-in when needed. Registered or accredited professionals, including therapists on this service, can make online sessions work alongside everyday life while matching methods to a client’s needs and goals.
Questions and answers
What kinds of problems does Clara help with?
Clara supports people with relationship difficulties, stress, anxiety and life transitions. She also works with trauma, depression, self-esteem issues and grief.
How would she approach my first few sessions?
Her style is person centred, so early sessions focus on what matters most to the client and at what pace they want to work. She listens and helps set priorities together.
What is her professional background?
She has six years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and behavioural concerns. That experience informs the practical tools and ways of working she offers.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She works from the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with people outside the UK?
She accepts international clients. Prospective clients should check time zone arrangements before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try therapy?
Start by clicking 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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