Claire James

Claire James is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom. She has four years of experience working in agencies and in private practice. Claire aims to provide a warm, non-judgemental space where people can talk about relationship problems, grief, anger, depression and coping with life changes.

She works in a person-centred way, believing people are experts in their own lives. Sessions focus on listening, understanding patterns and gently challenging ways of thinking that keep people stuck. Claire says she collaborates with clients to set goals and review progress regularly.

Her work has included supporting people through trauma, abuse, eating disorders, suicidal thoughts, self-harm and bullying, alongside issues such as codependency, commitment problems, infidelity and jealousy. She also has experience helping people who want general self-development, such as preparing for interviews or managing big life events.

Claire has done voluntary work with homeless young people and practised in colleges during training. When a client needs support that falls outside her scope, she aims to help find appropriate referrals and additional services.

She is open to conversations that include faith and spirituality when relevant, noting her own perspective as a born again Christian. In sessions she focuses on creating acceptance and trust so people can explore triggers, change repeating patterns and work towards better ways of living.

How Claire’s person-centred approach works online

Claire primarily practises Client-Centred Therapy, which means sessions start with careful listening and acceptance. The counsellor follows the client's lead, helping people make sense of their feelings and find their own solutions. This approach is often helpful for issues like grief, anger and low self-esteem.

She also integrates other approaches when they suit the person’s needs, tailoring the work to individual goals. That might include focusing on how repeated patterns show up in relationships, or helping someone prepare for a specific life event. The aim is to collaborate on which methods feel most helpful rather than imposing a single way of working.

If you are considering online work, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Claire will work with each person to choose the best approach based on their needs, goals and preferences, and to plan sessions that fit their everyday life.