- Person-centred support
- Trauma-aware approach
- Work and wellbeing focus
About Claire
Claire Cotgrove is a person-centred counsellor who offers a calm, non-judgemental space for people facing relationship, identity, neurodivergence and trauma-related concerns. She writes plainly and listens closely, helping people talk through painful experiences and build more acceptance and self-understanding. Claire uses warmth and empathy to help clients feel seen and heard during difficult moments.
She has three years of professional experience and is affiliated with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Claire brings personal life experience together with a person-centred approach to focus on each individual’s needs rather than a fixed set of techniques. That approach means the client’s goals guide the work rather than the therapist’s agenda.
Claire works with a wide range of issues that commonly affect wellbeing. These include LGBTQ concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy and relationship problems, ADHD and related neurodivergence, and difficulties such as grief, shame, low self-esteem and problems with communication. She also notes experience with matters like domestic violence, blended family challenges, chronic illness and sexual identity issues.
Her style is to offer steady, empathic listening while helping clients explore what matters to them. Creative therapy options may be offered as part of sessions when useful. The emphasis is on building trust, helping people understand their patterns, and supporting practical steps towards feeling more empowered.
To begin, Claire asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How Claire’s approaches work for online therapy
Claire uses client-centred therapy which focuses on treating the person as the expert in their own life. This approach involves active listening, acceptance and reflecting what you bring to a session to help you make sense of your feelings and choices. It suits people wanting a steady, supportive space to talk about identity, relationships or life changes.She also uses trauma-focused therapy to help people who have experienced abuse, coercive relationships or other traumatic events. This approach concentrates on understanding how past events affect current reactions and on working through those patterns at a pace that feels manageable.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Claire will discuss goals and preferences with each person and agree on ways of working together. This collaborative discussion helps decide whether a person-centred emphasis, trauma-focused work, or a mix of both will best support the client’s aims.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm what options are available before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, reduce travel time, and allow quieter check-ins or shorter appointments when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt sessions to suit your needs and daily routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can Claire help with?
She supports people with LGBTQ issues, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and abuse, and challenges linked to ADHD and neurodivergence.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Claire uses a person-centred approach that focuses on listening, acceptance and working at the client’s pace. She aims to create a supportive space where people can talk openly about their experiences.
What is her background and experience?
She has three years of experience combining professional counselling work with personal life experience to inform her practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
Claire is associated with the BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with Claire?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to her availability.