Claire Lewis, BACP
Integrative counsellor for stress and relationships
- Person-Centred base
- Short- and long-term support
- Works with neurodiverse students
About Claire Lewis
With four years of post-qualification experience, Claire has spent the last four years working within an Employee Assistance Programme offering short-term interventions across a wide range of presenting difficulties. Over the past three years she has also provided medium- to long-term emotional support for neurodiverse university students, building sustained therapeutic relationships where needed.
Her clinical experience includes helping people manage stress and anxiety, navigate relationship and family difficulties, and cope with grief and loss, including pet grief. She also supports clients working on motivation, self-esteem and confidence. Claire offers a therapeutic space characterised by empathy and unconditional positive regard, and she approaches therapy collaboratively so clients can identify goals and work toward them together.
Recognising that taking the first step into therapy takes courage, Claire aims to support people through their emotional journeys with practical, compassionate care tailored to their circumstances.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Claire Lewis have?
Claire Lewis has four years of post-qualification experience working as a counsellor.
Is Claire Lewis a registered therapist?
Yes. She is an Accredited Member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy).
In which languages does Claire Lewis provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Claire Lewis located?
Claire is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Claire Lewis as my therapist?
You can work with Claire Lewis through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Claire Lewis work with international clients?
Claire Lewis does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Claire Lewis 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, 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.
Therapeutic approaches and how online therapy supports progress
Claire Lewis integrates a Person-Centred approach, which focuses on providing empathic, non-judgmental support and helping clients find their own solutions by fostering self-awareness and self-acceptance. This approach is commonly used for issues like low self-esteem, relationship concerns and general emotional distress.She also uses cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques to help identify and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. CBT can be useful for managing anxiety, stress and for building practical coping skills.
Additionally, psychodynamic ideas inform her work by exploring how past experiences and relational patterns influence current feelings and behaviours, which can be helpful for understanding attachment, family of origin issues and longer-standing relationship difficulties.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Claire works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the focus as progress unfolds.
Online therapy options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to access support from different locations within the United Kingdom. These formats offer flexibility in scheduling and communication style, allowing therapy to continue in ways that suit the client while maintaining continuity of care with a registered professional.