Claire Cowper, BACP

Claire Cowper is a United Kingdom based therapist with 4 years of professional experience and BACP registration - BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She works with people managing stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, grief and loss, and depression, tailoring each session to the individual's needs.

Her practice also addresses a wide range of related concerns including abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, blended family challenges, cancer and caregiver stress, chronic pain and disability, codependency, commitment and communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, eating and food-related matters, fatherhood issues, and broader family conflicts. Claire combines respectful, sensitive, and compassionate listening with collaborative planning to help clients find practical ways forward.

Recognising that reaching out for support is a courageous step, she focuses on empowering clients to pursue a more fulfilling and happier life. Conversations and treatment plans are adapted to each person’s situation, emphasising clear goals, emotional understanding, and strategies that fit the client’s circumstances and preferences.

Approaches and online therapy with Claire Cowper

Claire often draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening with empathy and supporting clients to explore their own goals and values - this approach can help with relationship concerns, grief, and emotional stress by building self-understanding and confidence. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical, goal-oriented method that helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management. In addition, Psychodynamic Therapy is offered to explore deeper patterns and past experiences that influence current feelings and relationships, which can be helpful for long-standing relational or emotional difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Claire works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative process may include combining elements from different approaches to suit the client.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing people to access support from home or while balancing work and family commitments. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and adapt the format to what feels most comfortable for the client.