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Claire Exley, BACP

Compassionate UK therapist for relationships and change
  • Relationship and family support
  • Grief and life transitions
  • Client-centered care

About Claire Exley

Claire Exley is a UK-licensed therapist with three years of professional experience who supports people working through relationship strains, family conflict, grief and loss, and challenges with self-esteem and motivation. She brings a calm, respectful approach to therapy and adapts her conversations and treatment plans to reflect each person’s unique circumstances. Claire works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related difficulties, parenting and career pressures, as well as issues such as abandonment, attachment and codependency.

She prioritizes sensitivity and compassionate listening, creating space for clients to explore emotions and build practical coping skills. Claire’s practice often focuses on helping people navigate life changes, process bereavement, repair or redefine relationships, and regain confidence after difficult experiences. As a practitioner who holds BACP membership, Claire follows professional standards set by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Claire understands that seeking therapy is a courageous first step toward a more fulfilling life and offers collaborative, client-led support to help clients define goals and make meaningful progress. She is currently accepting clients in the United Kingdom and works with international clients as well.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also Specializes In

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCodependencyControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sexual assault and abuse

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Claire Exley have?

Claire Exley has three years of professional experience as a therapist in the United Kingdom.

Is Claire Exley a registered therapist?

Yes. She holds BACP membership, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

In which languages does Claire Exley provide therapy?

Claire provides therapy in English.

Where is Claire Exley located?

Claire is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Claire Exley as my therapist?

You can work with Claire through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Claire Exley work with international clients?

Yes, Claire works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Claire Exley 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 is quick and straightforward. 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-Centered Therapy and Online Support



Claire uses Client-Centered Therapy, an approach that emphasizes empathetic listening, respect, and acceptance. In practice this means she focuses on understanding each person’s experience, reflecting feelings back, and helping clients discover their own solutions. This approach is well suited to work on self-esteem, relationship difficulties, grief, and navigating life transitions.

Her practice emphasizes tailoring the process to the individual. Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work together, and Claire collaborates with each client to identify methods and goals that fit their needs, priorities, and preferences. Progress is driven by a shared plan that can evolve over time.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for busy lives and for people who are not local. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow clients to choose the format that fits their schedule and comfort level. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access registered professionals from different locations when needed.

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