- Codependency support
- Relationship focus
- Mindfulness based
About Claire
Claire Laforges is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief and intimacy-related concerns. She also supports those dealing with ADHD, addictions, codependency and issues around self-esteem and coping with life changes. Claire works with a wide range of emotional and practical problems, including career worries, parenting strain and compassion fatigue.
Claire holds BACP accreditation, which she uses alongside seven years of professional experience. She aims to build a calm, non-judgemental space where people can speak openly. Claire focuses on listening closely and helping each person make small, manageable changes.
Her background includes community outreach work as well as online and phone practice. She has worked with both children and adults and has used a variety of therapeutic tools and ideas in those settings. Claire has also worked as a psychosexual and intimate partner therapist and completed foundation-level infertility training with BICA.
In sessions she helps people understand the causes of their stress and anxiety and the patterns that keep problems going. She offers practical tools and time to reflect so people gain clearer self-awareness and coping strategies. Claire aims to respond to messages within 24 hours on weekdays and updates her availability twice weekly.
People who choose Claire can expect a down-to-earth, supportive approach that focuses on what matters most to them. She invites those ready to take a first step toward change to book a session and begin exploring next steps together.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early connections influence current relationships. It helps people who struggle with trust, feeling close to others, or repeating painful relationship patterns. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's experience in the room, with the counsellor offering empathy and acceptance so people can find their own solutions.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Claire will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit best with a person's needs, goals and preferences. She reviews what helps during early sessions and adapts the approach as the work progresses.
Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions more easily into a busy life and reducing travel time. Online and phone work can also make it easier to keep sessions brief when needed, or choose a quieter check-in rather than a longer in-person appointment. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are available with this therapist.
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Experience
7+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Claire help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, as well as grief, ADHD, addictions and codependency.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Claire uses a client-centred, listening-first style that is warm and non-judgemental. She combines that with practical tools to help people change unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does she have?
Claire has seven years of professional experience working in community outreach, online and phone settings.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Claire?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.