Counsellor profile
Claire Phillips, BACP
Counsellor - Family and parenting concerns
Continue with ClaireAbout
- Person-centred approach
- Attachment-based work
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Claire
Claire Phillips is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has practised for 10 years. She works with adults on stresses that affect home life. Presenting concerns she lists include anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, parenting strain, relationship and family difficulties, and sleep or eating problems.
She describes a person-centred way of working that focuses on what a client brings to the room. Sessions are straightforward conversations where the client’s thoughts and feelings are listened to carefully. Claire aims to help people notice patterns in how they relate to others and to themselves.
Her background includes long periods living and working in South East Asia and more than 20 years in South East London. That experience feeds into a culturally aware approach to counselling. Over the last decade she has worked in NHS surgeries, prisons and drop-in centres, giving her experience with complex and varied presentations.
Claire has worked with people who have struggled with self-harm, suicidal ideation and substance use, especially among young adults and in care settings. She describes a clear interest in trauma and its effects on thinking, behaviour and the body, and in how untreated trauma can show up as withdrawal, dissociation or difficulties with intimacy.
In practical terms she draws on a mix of approaches, including attachment-based work, cognitive behavioural ideas, mindfulness and motivational techniques. People who want a direct, conversational counsellor who listens for relational patterns often find this way of working helpful.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online counselling
Claire draws on attachment-based work and cognitive behavioural ideas in straightforward ways. Attachment-based work focuses on how past and current relationships shape expectations and reactions, which can help when worrying about closeness or trust. Cognitive behavioural ideas look at links between thoughts, feelings and actions, offering practical steps to try when anxiety, low mood or unhelpful habits are getting in the way.She also uses mindfulness techniques to help people notice bodily sensations and recurring thoughts without immediate reaction. These practices can be useful for stress, rumination and sleep problems. Deciding which mix to use is a collaborative process - the therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and adapt the approach over time.
The biography does not specify particular online formats, so confirm session options before booking. Many people find online counselling helpful because it can fit around work and family life, reduce travel time and make it easier to have regular check-ins. Other practical benefits include shorter phone check-ins when time is limited and the option to use camera-off sessions when that helps someone concentrate. Registered or accredited professionals can work with clients across locations, and Claire accepts international clients, but please check the available session formats when you arrange the first meeting.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family or parenting issues does she help with?
She lists family and parenting among the concerns she works with, including communication problems, blended family issues and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centred and conversational, with careful listening and attention to how people relate to others.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of counselling experience, including work in NHS surgeries, prisons and drop-in centres.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients, and she works in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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