Claire Howdle, BACP

Claire Howdle offers straightforward, person-focused counselling for people coping with stress, anxiety and life changes. She introduces simple tools and a calm space to talk things through. Claire uses plain language and aims to make sessions feel manageable for someone juggling parenting, work or caring responsibilities.

Her approach blends several methods so each plan is shaped around the person in front of her. Claire draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment concepts to help people notice patterns and try different responses. Sessions often combine practical skills with reflection on personal values and relationships.

Claire holds BACP registration, which means she works within recognised professional standards. She has five years of experience working with issues such as depression, trauma and addiction, as well as concerns about self‑esteem, grief and communication problems. This background informs how she tailors sessions to specific worries.

People meet a therapist who focuses on listening and practical next steps. Claire offers video, phone, live chat and text options so sessions can fit into a busy life. Many people use a mix of formats depending on what they need between meetings.

Initial contact begins with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling. Claire aims to support people as they set goals and learn small, steady ways to cope and move forward.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Claire commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy during online work. ACT helps people clarify what matters to them and to practise small, values-driven steps even when feelings are hard. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing practical strategies to change mood and behaviour.

She also draws on attachment-based ideas to understand relationship patterns and how early connections affect current responses. That perspective helps when the main difficulties relate to trust, intimacy or repeated conflict. Choosing an approach is collaborative - the therapist will discuss options and adapt methods to match a person’s goals and preferences rather than sticking to one fixed style.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful for a fuller conversation and body language, phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be good for shorter check-ins, and messaging suits people who prefer writing or flexible timing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare and care duties while keeping the focus on practical change and steady progress.