Claire Howdle , BACP

Claire Howdle is an individual and family therapist based in the United Kingdom with over five years of clinical experience supporting people through a wide range of challenges, including addiction, phobias, depression, anxiety, identity concerns, relationship difficulties, childhood abuse recovery, domestic and emotional abuse recovery, religious crisis, PTSD, and trauma.

She practices in an integrative way, blending psychodynamic perspectives, humanistic values, cognitive behavioral techniques, and mindfulness tools to create a tailored therapy plan for each person. This flexible method allows sessions to combine practical coping strategies with deeper exploration of patterns and life history, shaped around the client’s goals and circumstances.

Claire brings a compassionate, non-judgemental, and inclusive approach to her work, and she welcomes people from diverse backgrounds. Her aim is to help clients build resilience, improve relationships, and develop clearer direction in life while respecting each person’s pace and preferences.

She holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - reflecting her commitment to recognised professional standards. Claire offers supportive, goal-focused therapy for individuals and families seeking lasting change.

Approach-driven online therapy tailored to your needs

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and emotions without getting stuck in them, then focus on actions that align with their values - useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns influence current connections and emotional responses, which can be particularly helpful for relationship challenges, abandonment issues, and intimacy-related concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to spot unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replace them with more adaptive strategies, often used for depression, anxiety, and trauma recovery.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Claire works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods match their goals, preferences, and life situation. She tailors the mix of techniques as therapy progresses so the plan remains responsive to what actually helps.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it possible to access consistent support without geographic barriers. These options offer flexibility in scheduling, easier integration into daily life, and multiple ways to communicate, allowing clients and licensed professionals to focus on effective, practical work together.