Claire Cotgrove, BACP
- LGBTQIA+ and gender support
- Trauma-informed care
- Person-centred approach
About Claire Cotgrove
Her practice places the individual at the heart of the work. Sessions focus on what the person brings to the room, encouraging self-understanding and gradual healing through a supportive therapeutic relationship. Claire emphasises presence, acceptance, and collaboration as routes to building resilience and addressing issues such as relationship difficulties, loss and grief, life transitions, and questions about sexuality and identity.
She works with a range of concerns including LGBTQIA+ matters, neurodivergence, domestic and religious abuse, trauma, and intimacy-related issues. Claire holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which indicates alignment with recognised professional standards in counselling practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Claire Cotgrove have?
Claire Cotgrove has 3 years of experience.
Is Claire Cotgrove a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds the BACP credential. BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and indicates membership of a recognised professional body.
In which languages does Claire Cotgrove provide therapy?
Claire provides therapy in English.
Where is Claire Cotgrove located?
Claire is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Claire Cotgrove as my therapist?
You can work with Claire through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Claire Cotgrove work with international clients?
Claire Cotgrove does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Claire Cotgrove cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Client-Centred and Trauma-Focused Support Online
Client-Centred Therapy is focused on creating a respectful, accepting environment where the person is listened to and supported to find their own insights and solutions. This approach emphasises empathy and unconditional positive regard, and it can be helpful for people dealing with identity questions, relationship challenges, or low self-esteem. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding and addressing the effects of traumatic or abusive experiences, using gentle, paced work to reduce the emotional impact of those memories and build coping strategies.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is shaped together with the person seeking support. Claire works collaboratively to identify which methods best match an individual’s needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the pace and techniques as the relationship develops.
Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers practical flexibility for fitting therapy into busy lives and varied circumstances. These options make it easier to access registered professionals from different locations, reduce travel time, and allow people to choose the communication style that feels most comfortable as they work toward greater understanding and wellbeing.