Claire Latham, BACP

Claire Latham brings four years of experience as a counsellor to her work. She practises from a person-centred perspective and aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk through difficult feelings. Claire is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and works with adults in the United Kingdom.

Claire focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, grief and self-esteem. She also helps people facing life changes, loneliness, guilt or problems with communication. Sessions are aimed at helping someone feel steadier and more able to cope, one step at a time.

Her style is gentle and down-to-earth. Sessions are led by the person coming for help, with Claire offering attentive listening and thoughtful reflection. Practical ideas to soothe the body and mind are offered alongside space to make sense of what has happened.

People can expect calm, short-term strategies for managing distress and longer conversations about meaning and purpose if needed. Claire supports the building of resilience and self-compassion, helping people discover clearer ways forward. She avoids jargon and keeps things simple and directly useful.

Work begins with what matters most to the individual. Over time the focus may shift as needs change. Claire aims to help people feel more grounded, lessen overwhelming feelings and find practical ways to move forward.

How person-centred counselling works online

Client-centred or person-centred therapy focuses on giving a person time and space to be heard without judgement. The counsellor follows the client’s lead, reflecting back what is said and helping the person make sense of their own experience. This approach is often helpful for anxiety, stress, grief and concerns about self-worth.

In sessions Claire offers practical calming techniques alongside open conversation. These short strategies can help reduce immediate distress, while longer conversations can work through meaning, communication problems and life changes. The therapist and client decide together which mix feels most useful, so the process is collaborative and responsive to changing needs.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversations when seeing facial cues matters. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quicker check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging suit shorter reflections or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These options give flexibility to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments.