Claire Ashby, NCPS

Claire Ashby offers calm, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress or low mood. She writes in a warm, straightforward way and focuses on helping clients make manageable changes to feel more in control. Claire is identified by her NCPS credential and works from a person-centred perspective with hypnotherapy and counselling as core tools.

Claire aims to break cycles of anxiety and depression by combining talking therapy with relaxation and hypnotherapy techniques. Sessions focus on small steps that fit daily life, improving sleep, reducing panic and easing phobias. She also addresses issues such as grief, self‑esteem and career worries using practical strategies.

Her background includes work as a social worker supporting people who have experienced trauma, loss and abuse. That experience informs how she responds to distress and how she helps clients rebuild coping skills. Claire also has training as a meditation instructor and draws on relaxation practices when useful.

She offers tailored support for people who identify as neurodivergent and works with concerns linked to attachment, abandonment and family of origin issues. Sessions can include hypnotherapy where suitable, alongside counselling techniques such as cognitive behavioural tools and motivational interviewing.

Claire describes herself as passionate about helping people live fuller lives. She uses conversations, practical exercises and relaxation to help clients find ways forward. If you want a down‑to‑earth counsellor who combines gentle presence with practical strategies, Claire may be a good match.

Approaches you may meet online

Claire often blends person‑centred counselling with hypnotherapy to help reduce anxiety and improve sleep. Person‑centred counselling means the conversation stays focused on the client’s concerns and goals, using empathy and listening to help people find their own solutions. Hypnotherapy supports deep relaxation and can help shift unhelpful patterns and beliefs beneath conscious thought, which can be useful for phobias, insomnia and anxiety.

She also uses cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness exercises to teach practical tools. Cognitive behavioural approaches help identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and behaving. Mindfulness techniques train attention and calm, which can reduce panic and stress when practised regularly. Claire works together with each person to decide which mix of approaches fits best based on needs and preferences.

If you are thinking about online work, check the available session options before booking as the biography does not list specific formats. Many people find online sessions easier to fit around work or family commitments, or helpful when they prefer not to travel. Claire will work collaboratively to shape session length and focus so therapy fits into everyday life and supports steady progress.