Claire Ashby , NCPS

Claire Ashby is a UK-based counsellor, hypnotherapist, social worker and meditation instructor who specialises in helping people navigate anxiety, stress, panic, low mood and sleep difficulties. She works with clients who experience phobias or panic attacks that restrict daily life, and with neurodivergent individuals seeking practical strategies and emotional support.

Drawing primarily on a person-centred approach, Claire combines counselling and hypnotherapy to help break negative cycles of anxiety and depression and to rebuild energy and motivation. She is credentialed with NCPS, a professional counselling credential, and brings six years of experience to her practice. Her background as a social worker informs her work with people affected by trauma, loss, abuse and other complex life challenges.

Claire’s practice focuses on specialised support for anxiety, stress-related insomnia, fears, phobias and issues related to neurodivergence. She integrates relaxation and meditation techniques alongside counselling and hypnotherapy to support better sleep, reduce stress and strengthen coping skills. Hypnotherapy is used to access deeper relaxation and to address unhelpful subconscious patterns, while counselling explores thoughts, feelings and life experiences to build resilience and self-awareness.

Working collaboratively, Claire aims to help people reconnect with their inner resources, reduce the hold of anxiety or low mood, and move toward a more vibrant, fulfilling life where personal goals feel achievable.

Integrating Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s own experience, offering empathic listening and support so clients can explore feelings and discover their own solutions. It is especially helpful for stress, low mood, relationship and self-esteem issues.

Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation and focused attention to access deeper levels of awareness, supporting changes to habits, sleep patterns, anxiety responses and unhelpful subconscious beliefs. When combined with counselling, it can reinforce behavioural and emotional shifts.

Mindfulness Therapy brings simple, present-focused practices that help reduce rumination and improve emotional regulation; it can be useful for anxiety, stress and improving sleep.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic journey. Claire works collaboratively with each person to identify what fits best based on their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting methods as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit support into busy lives and to connect with licensed professionals from different locations. This range of formats supports continuity of care and allows clients to choose the way of communicating that feels most comfortable for them.