Claire Kelly , BACP

Claire Kelly is a trauma-informed psycho-spiritual counsellor, UK qualified and governed by BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). She has three years of formal counselling experience and draws on a further 30 years of practice as a bodyworker and holistic therapist to support people in reconnecting with their sense of purpose and well-being.

Her work spans ordinary life transitions as well as more disruptive events such as grief, loss, and chronic illness. Claire adopts a person-centred framework, creating an accepting space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed without judgment and where each person’s own inner wisdom is valued. She walks alongside clients to help unpack confusing emotions, build balance, and find clearer directions for living.

Claire combines trauma-informed sensitivity with an emphasis on embodiment and meaning, helping people navigate stress, relationship wounds, and major life changes. She describes beginning therapy as a courageous step and offers steady support for those seeking a more fulfilling, happier life.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Claire draws on client-centred therapy to place the person at the center of the process - the therapist listens with empathy and supports each individual to explore their own values, needs, and inner resources. This approach is useful for those seeking greater clarity, self-understanding, and emotional balance.

She also incorporates mindfulness therapy techniques that encourage present-moment awareness and gentle attention to bodily and emotional experience. Mindfulness can help with anxiety, stress, and managing strong emotions by building skills to respond rather than react.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and Claire approaches this collaboratively. Together with each client she will consider needs, goals, and preferences to tailor sessions and adjust methods as therapy unfolds.

Online therapy with Claire is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different lifestyles and schedules. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from varied locations, accommodate mobility or time constraints, and maintain continuity of care across life changes.