Claire Phillips, BACP
Person-centred counsellor with trauma expertise
- 10 years experience
- BACP registered
- Works with international clients
About Claire Phillips
Claire Phillips is a counsellor with more than 10 years of professional experience and is registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She works from a person-centred stance, offering a respectful, non-judgemental space where people can explore difficult thoughts and feelings and gradually find new perspectives on life and relationships.
Her approach recognises the complexity of emotional experience and encourages openness to painful or feared feelings as part of ongoing self-discovery and mental health work. Claire believes that by engaging with those experiences it is possible to uncover personal strengths that support recovery and positive change.
Claire has lived and worked in South East Asia for over 10 years and has been based in South East London for more than 20 years, informing a culturally sensitive way of working. Over the last decade she has practised in a range of settings including NHS surgeries, prisons and drop-in centres, and she has substantial experience supporting children, young adults and people presenting with suicidal ideation, self-harm and drug and alcohol issues. She has a solid understanding of the psychological, cognitive, behavioural and physical effects of trauma and the ways untreated trauma can show up in problems such as substance use, depression, dissociation, sexual difficulties and social withdrawal. She considers it a privilege to support people through their healing and growth. She is not currently accepting new clients.
Her approach recognises the complexity of emotional experience and encourages openness to painful or feared feelings as part of ongoing self-discovery and mental health work. Claire believes that by engaging with those experiences it is possible to uncover personal strengths that support recovery and positive change.
Claire has lived and worked in South East Asia for over 10 years and has been based in South East London for more than 20 years, informing a culturally sensitive way of working. Over the last decade she has practised in a range of settings including NHS surgeries, prisons and drop-in centres, and she has substantial experience supporting children, young adults and people presenting with suicidal ideation, self-harm and drug and alcohol issues. She has a solid understanding of the psychological, cognitive, behavioural and physical effects of trauma and the ways untreated trauma can show up in problems such as substance use, depression, dissociation, sexual difficulties and social withdrawal. She considers it a privilege to support people through their healing and growth. She is not currently accepting new clients.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Claire Phillips have?
Claire Phillips has 10 years of experience.
Is Claire Phillips a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Claire Phillips provide therapy?
Claire provides therapy in English.
Where is Claire Phillips located?
Claire is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Claire Phillips as my therapist?
You can work with Claire through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Claire Phillips work with international clients?
Yes, Claire works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Claire Phillips 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 with therapy 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 Claire brings to online work
Claire integrates several evidence-informed approaches into her online practice. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust - it can help people who struggle with intimacy, abandonment fears or recurring relationship difficulties. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on offering empathic, non-directive support so the person feels heard and understood - this approach supports self-exploration, self-esteem and processing difficult emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviours - it is often helpful for anxiety, low mood and stress-related problems.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Claire works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, goals and preferences and to adapt methods so they fit the individual - the choice of techniques evolves together rather than being fixed in advance.
Online therapy with Claire is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, which allows flexibility around work, family life and location. These options make it easier to access consistent support from registered professionals while arranging sessions that suit a person’s schedule and comfort level.