Claire Gillyon , BACP

Claire Gillyon provides warm, steady support aimed at helping people increase self-awareness and navigate change. She understands that reaching out for help can feel difficult, and she meets clients where they are with empathy, patience, and a nonjudgmental stance. Claire works alongside individuals to create a gentler way of moving forward, focusing on practical compassion and trust to help clients land and find ease in their lives.

Her approach centers on helping people make meaningful shifts at a pace that feels manageable, acknowledging the courage it takes to seek change. Claire is a member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy), the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom, which reflects her commitment to professional standards and ongoing development.

Throughout her practice she emphasizes a softer, more sustainable route to wellbeing, combining attentive listening with collaborative guidance so clients can explore their experiences and build awareness that supports lasting progress.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Claire commonly uses client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness techniques in her work. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a compassionate, accepting space where the client leads the pace of exploration and the therapist provides empathy and reflective listening to foster greater self-understanding. CBT looks at how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors interact and offers practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and stress-related concerns. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple awareness practices to help people stay present, regulate emotions, and respond more calmly to difficult moments.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Claire works with each person to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most effective, adjusting methods over time so therapy fits the individual rather than the other way around. This helps ensure the work remains relevant and manageable.

Online sessions offer flexibility and accessibility, allowing conversations to take place by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, connect across distances, and maintain continuity of care while working with licensed professionals and experienced therapists.