About Claire
Claire Purkess is a counsellor who began her path through volunteering at Childline and later at Nexus. She has three years of experience working with people who have experienced sexual trauma and domestic abuse. Claire holds BACP registration, which she uses to guide her professional practice in the United Kingdom.
She practises an integrative approach, tailoring theory and techniques to the needs of each person. Sessions aim to be calm and encouraging, with an emphasis on warmth and steady support.
Background and approach
Claire focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and major life changes. In the therapy room she listens without rushing and helps people find ways to cope. Conversations can include practical strategies to reduce day-to-day stress and ways to rebuild confidence after difficult experiences.
She works at a pace that suits the individual and adjusts methods as needed. People who come to her can expect short-term practical work or longer-term exploration, depending on their goals. She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging to provide flexible options for different needs.
Claire supports clients through common life challenges and the aftermath of trauma with steady, person-centred care. Her background with Childline and Nexus informs a compassionate style. She aims to make the counselling process feel manageable for people who are worried or uncertain about starting therapy.
How Claire adapts evidence-based approaches for online therapy
Claire uses an integrative method that blends evidence-based therapeutic techniques to meet individual needs. One common approach she draws on focuses on stabilising responses to stress and anxiety through practical coping skills and grounding exercises. These techniques aim to reduce overwhelming feelings and help people manage day-to-day symptoms.She also incorporates trauma-informed ways of working that emphasise safety, pacing and choice. This helps people who have experienced abuse or sexual trauma to rebuild a sense of control and work through painful memories slowly and at their own speed.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist and client talk about goals, preferences and what feels most helpful. Claire adjusts methods over time so they fit the client's needs and the pace they prefer.
Online therapy offers practical benefits for people with busy or limited schedules. Video calls allow a face-to-face experience without travel, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits shorter check-ins, and text messaging supports brief reflections between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily life while keeping continuity of care with a registered professional.
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- Experience
- 3 years
- Licensed
- Languages
- English
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