Claire Kleiner, BACP

Claire Kleiner uses a person-centred approach to counselling. She focuses on helping people find their own direction and cope with difficult situations. Claire aims to create a calm space where clients can talk things through at their own pace.

She works with a broad range of concerns, including stress, anxiety and depression. Relationship and intimacy issues are part of her practice, as are trauma and abuse. She also supports people dealing with grief, addictions, sleeping problems and career strain.

Claire has experience with neurodivergent people and those who identify as LGBT. She adapts sessions to fit each person’s needs and preferences. Her practical focus is on helping people manage everyday struggles and build on their strengths.

Claire holds BACP accreditation, which is listed as BACP. She has four years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. That background guides how she shapes sessions and the pace she uses with each client.

Sessions can address parenting stresses, communication problems and issues around adoption or blended families. Claire can also support people facing chronic illness, caregiver stress, body image worries and commitment or control issues.

She encourages people to take small steps towards change. Conversations are led by the client’s priorities and Claire aims to help people find clearer ways forward without pressure.

Person-centred care online and practical options

Client-Centred Therapy puts the person at the heart of the work. It involves listening closely, reflecting what is said and helping people identify their own goals. This approach can be useful for stress, anxiety, relationship concerns and processing past hurts.

Claire tailors sessions to each person, adapting pace and focus to match needs. She will work collaboratively to decide which way of working feels most helpful, and adjust plans as you progress. Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey rather than a one-time choice.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a short break at work. Live chat and text messaging suit brief check-ins, written reflection or for people who prefer typing over speaking.

These options make it easier to fit therapy around daily life and to keep momentum between sessions. Registered or accredited professionals can offer these formats so people can choose what works best for them without changing location.