Claire Owers, BACP

Claire Owers is a registered counsellor and psychotherapist with four years of experience supporting people through a range of life challenges. She holds BACP registration - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and works with a diverse client group using a compassionate, non-judgmental and empathetic stance.

She specialises in helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, neurodiversity-related challenges, stress, grief and transitions. Whether someone feels stuck, overwhelmed or simply needs a listening ear, Claire focuses on understanding each person as an individual and tailoring work to what matters most to them.

Her practice is warm and collaborative and draws mainly from psychodynamic psychotherapy. That approach explores present feelings and behaviours by looking at how past experiences shape relationships with others and with the self. She also uses cognitive behavioural techniques and solution-focused methods when these are helpful, and she brings a trauma-informed awareness to her work.

Claire builds therapy around each person’s goals and priorities, placing emphasis on a trusting therapeutic relationship where open, honest conversation can take place without judgement. She recognises that no single therapist suits everyone and encourages people to take the time to find the right fit. Claire is committed to supporting those who feel she may be the right therapist for them.

Approaches and Support for Online Therapy

Psychodynamic therapy focuses on exploring how past experiences and unconscious patterns influence present feelings and relationships. It helps people gain insight into why they behave or feel a certain way and how those patterns affect their interactions with others and with themselves.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured approach that helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. It is often used to address anxiety, low mood and stress by teaching practical skills that can be applied between sessions.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on clients' strengths and goals, using short-term, goal-oriented conversations to identify small, achievable steps toward change. It can be especially useful for people seeking clear, practical progress in specific areas of life.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process and Claire works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best. She will consider the client’s needs, goals and preferences and adapt methods over time so the work remains relevant and responsive.

Online therapy withClaire offers flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter or more immediate contact is possible through live chat and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to access consistent support around work, family and other commitments while still working with registered professionals and therapists who can tailor the approach to individual needs.