Claire Kelly, BACP

Claire Kelly is a trauma-informed psycho-spiritual counsellor who is UK qualified and governed by BACP (the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). She brings three years of formal counselling experience alongside three decades of work as a bodyworker and holistic therapist, combining somatic and psychological perspectives to help clients reconnect with their sense of purpose.

In her practice she supports people through a wide range of life transitions, from ordinary rites of passage to more acute challenges such as grief, loss, and chronic illness. Claire works in a person-centred way, accompanying clients as they explore thoughts, emotions, and embodied experience to uncover their own inner wisdom and restore balance.

She aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where feelings can be expressed and examined at a comfortable pace. Claire frames the therapeutic journey as a collaborative process, offering steady support and practical reflection as clients take courageous steps toward greater wellbeing and fulfilment. For those seeking a compassionate, experienced guide, Claire provides gentle, focused accompaniment through change and recovery.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Claire draws on client-centred methods that prioritise the individual’s experience, offering an empathic, non-directive space where the client’s own goals and values guide the work. This approach helps people explore identity, relationships, and transitions while building self-trust and resilience.

She also integrates Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) techniques, which focus on identifying and reshaping emotional responses within close relationships. EFT can be helpful for improving attachment, communication, and intimacy-related concerns by working directly with underlying emotional patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Claire treats this as a collaborative exploration. She will discuss different methods with each client and adapt sessions based on individual needs, goals, and preferences so the chosen approach fits the person rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy with Claire is offered by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care across locations and life circumstances while accessing registered professionals who can support ongoing personal work.