Claire Phillips

• Stress and anxiety
• Addiction support
• Attachment work

About Claire

Claire Phillips works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and related issues using a person-centred way of working that encourages exploration of thoughts and feelings. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has ten years of professional experience.

Claire meets people who are dealing with depression, self-esteem problems, grief and relationship difficulties. She also supports those facing intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger and the challenges of bipolar disorder or ADHD. Other areas she commonly helps with include attachment and abandonment concerns, body image and substance misuse.

Her background includes long periods living and working in South East Asia and over two decades based in South East London. Over the past ten years she has worked in NHS surgeries, prisons and drop-in centres, gaining experience with complex cases and crisis presentations.

Claire has worked with children in care home settings and with young adults presenting with self-harm, suicidal ideation and drug or alcohol issues. This practical experience underpins her understanding of how trauma can affect thinking, behaviour and the body.

In sessions she draws on client-centred principles alongside attachment-informed work, cognitive behavioural techniques, mindfulness and motivational interviewing. She aims to help people notice strengths and practical steps that can reduce distress and improve day-to-day coping.

Sessions are offered in English and Claire accepts international clients. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To start, select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

How her approaches translate to online counselling

Claire uses client-centred work to focus on what matters most to the person in front of her, listening and responding to priorities in each session. This approach helps with a wide range of concerns including low mood, relationship strain and self-esteem issues.

She also draws on attachment-based ideas which look at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and feelings. This can be useful for intimacy issues, abandonment concerns and communication difficulties.

Cognitive behavioural techniques are used to identify patterns of thinking and behaviour and to try practical changes that can ease anxiety, sleeping problems or unhelpful coping habits.

Finding the best approach is part of the work. She will discuss different methods with the client and agree a plan based on needs, goals and personal preference. That collaborative process helps shape whether sessions use more reflective talking, skill practice or short goal-focused tasks.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit appointments into a working day, reduce travel and allow shorter check-ins when time is limited. It can also mean choosing a less camera-focused option if that suits the person better.

Topics Claire lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Addictions
• Trauma and abuse
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• LGBT
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Grief
• Intimacy-related issues
• Eating disorders
• Sleeping disorders
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Bipolar disorder
• Coping with life changes
• ADHD
• Abandonment
• Antisocial personality
• Attachment issues
• Avoidant personality
• Blended family issues
• Body image
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Forgiveness
• Gender dysphoria
• Guilt and shame
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Mood disorders
• Multicultural concerns
• Narcissism
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Paranoia
• Personality disorders
• Postpartum depression
• Post-traumatic stress
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Sexuality
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Attachment-Based Therapy
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing
• Trauma-Focused Therapy

Questions about Claire

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and stress are listed among her main areas of work and she uses cognitive and person-centred approaches to help with symptoms and coping.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She practises in a person-centred way and also uses attachment-based approaches, cognitive behavioural techniques, mindfulness and motivational interviewing.

How long has she been practising?

She has ten years of professional counselling experience.

Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?

Yes. She accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.

What session formats does she use?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started with her?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.