Claire Lewis, BACP

Claire Lewis works with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, grief and low self-esteem. She aims to make the first contact straightforward and supportive so parents feel able to take that step for themselves or their child. Claire presents as calm and approachable and offers a steady, collaborative way of working.

Claire is an Accredited Member of the BACP, which means she meets the professional standards set by that body. She trained as an integrative counsellor and draws on several therapeutic ideas to suit each person's needs. Her work often starts with listening and building trust before selecting practical steps to use between sessions.

She has four years of post-qualification experience. Much of that time was spent in an employee assistance programme where she worked short-term with many different concerns. She also spent three years supporting neurodiverse university students, often in medium to long-term therapy.

In sessions Claire typically focuses on what is happening now and what can help straight away. That might include talking through relationship patterns, practical techniques for managing anxiety, or exploring family history where it affects current feelings. She aims to offer empathy, acceptance and clear thinking.

Sessions can address specific problems such as communication or commitment worries, as well as broader issues like grief, isolation or struggles with self-worth. She encourages collaboration so the work fits around each person's life and goals.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Claire draws on a person-centred way of working which begins with listening and offering unconditional positive regard. This approach helps people feel heard and respected, and it can be useful for building trust and working through strong emotions such as grief or shame.

She also uses cognitive behavioural ideas to identify unhelpful thinking and to try practical strategies for anxiety and stress. These techniques include simple steps you can practise between sessions to reduce worry and improve coping.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapy process. Claire works collaboratively with each person to decide what to try and when to adapt. Together they set goals and review what is helping, so the work stays focused on real-life needs and preferences.

If you are considering online therapy, please confirm the session options before booking as the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time and let people join from different locations. They can also allow shorter check-ins when needed, or allow work without being on camera, depending on the agreed format. Registered or accredited professionals can help choose the best way to meet your needs and schedule.