Claire Kleynhans, BACP

Claire Kleynhans is a degree-qualified integrative counsellor and psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom with eight years of professional experience. She brings an integrative approach to therapy, drawing on a range of methods to tailor treatment to each person's needs, and holds BACP accreditation - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects recognised professional standards.

Claire works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, attachment difficulties, loss and grief, body image and identity issues, and relational and childhood trauma. She also supports people managing ADHD, abuse, codependency, family conflict, anger, and feelings of lost purpose. Her practice is informed by sensitivity and respect, and she aims to help clients reconnect with themselves and rebuild a clearer sense of direction.

Therapy with Claire focuses on developing greater self-awareness and practical strategies for change. She collaborates with clients to create treatment plans tailored to their unique circumstances and goals, emphasizing compassion and realistic steps forward. Taking the first step can be daunting, and Claire recognises that making the choice to seek support is an important act of courage. She invites people to explore their challenges together and work toward a life they can feel proud of.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Claire often draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust. This approach can be helpful for people struggling with abandonment, attachment issues, relationship difficulties, or repeating cycles in their intimate lives. Client-Centered Therapy is also central to her work, focusing on empathic listening and supporting clients to find their own solutions; it is well suited to those seeking greater self-understanding and emotional acceptance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and can support people dealing with anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Claire works with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences and adapts methods as therapy progresses so that the plan fits each individual. This shared decision-making helps ensure the work feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls or phone conversations, and shorter check-ins or ongoing support can take place via live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to access registered professionals from different locations and to fit therapy into busy lives.