Clara Bowman, BACP

Clara Bowman welcomes adults seeking a steady, non-judgemental space to talk through difficult moments. She introduces herself directly and offers a listening ear for people who feel stuck, overwhelmed or unsure what to do next. Clara uses straightforward language and keeps sessions paced to the client’s needs.

Clara holds BACP, which stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She has six years of practice supporting people through relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, stress and anxiety. She also works with issues linked to identity, grief, eating and sleeping difficulties, and parenting concerns.

Her approach is person centred, which means conversations follow what the client brings to the room and move at a comfortable speed. Clara aims to help people gain clearer understanding of their patterns and to develop practical ways to cope day to day. She offers tools to manage emotions and to make decisions with more confidence.

Clara also gives focused attention to attachment and abandonment concerns, neurodiversity such as autism and Asperger syndrome, and personality and behavioural difficulties like codependency and avoidant tendencies. She addresses complex situations including domestic violence, separation and dissociation with care and persistence.

Sessions are offered in English and she works with international clients. People can expect calm, direct conversation and a focus on what will help them move forward.

How evidence-based approaches work online

Clara draws on well established, evidence-based techniques to help people manage symptoms and understand patterns. One common approach is person centred work, which focuses on listening and following what the client brings to sessions; it helps people feel understood and slowly build their own solutions. Another frequently used method is trauma-informed support, which helps people process distressing experiences at a pace that feels manageable and reduces overwhelming reactions.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Clara will talk about options and try methods that fit a person's goals and preferences. Together they review what helps and adjust the plan over time so the work stays useful and relevant.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues help the process. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins or days when writing feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family life and other commitments, while keeping continuity between sessions.