- Client-centred
- Attachment-informed
- Mindfulness tools
About Claire
Claire Laforges is a counsellor with seven years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She holds BACP accreditation and supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship concerns. Claire also works with intimacy and sexual difficulties, issues related to LGBTQIA+ identity, addiction and compassion fatigue.
Claire’s style is straightforward and client-focused. She uses a client‑centred stance that helps people talk through what matters to them. She blends attachment-based ideas with relationship work to help people understand patterns in their close relationships. Mindfulness practices are offered to help manage anxiety and improve self‑awareness.
Her background includes outreach work in community settings as well as offering support online and by phone. She has worked with both children and adults and draws on a range of therapeutic tools to match individual needs. Claire has also completed foundation-level BICA infertility training and works as a clinical supervisor in the UK.
In sessions she aims to make space for honest discussion without judgement. She helps clients identify the causes of distress and practical steps for change. That may include coaching-style suggestions, mindful exercises, or relationship-focused tasks to try between sessions.
To begin, clients can follow the site booking steps to match with her and schedule a session. Claire aims to respond to messages within 24 hours on weekdays and updates her availability twice weekly.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyGottman MethodImago Relationship TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
Approaches that shape online sessions
Claire blends client-centred work with attachment‑based ideas to help people understand their patterns in relationships. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so clients can find their own answers, which can be useful for stress, self‑esteem and life changes. Attachment-based ideas look at how early relationship experiences shape current bonds and reactions, which can help with intimacy and relationship difficulties.She also uses mindfulness techniques to reduce anxiety and build awareness of thoughts and bodily signs. Mindfulness practices are simple exercises you can try between sessions to ground yourself and notice patterns without judgement. Choosing the right approach is a joint process; Claire will talk with each person about goals, preferences and what feels helpful, then adapt methods as therapy progresses.
Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions around a busy life and reducing travel time. Because session formats listed in the biography are not exhaustive, confirm current session options before booking. Many people find remote sessions easier to schedule, allow short check‑ins when needed, and make regular work on goals more practical alongside everyday commitments.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Claire work with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, plus topics such as addiction, ADHD and compassion fatigue.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is client-centred and collaborative, using listening, practical tasks and gentle coaching to help people make changes.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Claire has seven years of professional experience, including outreach work in community settings and online and phone support.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients be seen?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what about cost?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Claire?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.