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Claire Kleiner, BACP

Based in the UK Online sessions

Empathetic person-centred counselling for parents

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Years in practice
4
Registration
BACP
Languages
English
Focus
Stress, Anxiety
Focus
Relationship issues
Focus
Trauma and abuse
About

About Claire

Claire Kleiner is a therapeutic counsellor who uses a person-centred approach to support people through difficult life moments. She works from a belief that people have strengths to build on and offers a calm, respectful space to talk things through. Claire is based in the United Kingdom and practices with a focus on parenting concerns among many others.

Her style is straightforward and collaborative. Sessions are shaped around what each person needs, so conversations and practical ideas are always tailored rather than formulaic.

Background and approach

She pays particular attention to the needs of neurodivergent people and those in the LGBT community, and adapts pacing and communication to suit each client. Claire brings four years of professional experience to her work and holds BACP accreditation, which indicates a recognised professional standing in the UK.

She aims to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression and grief, and to address relationship and intimacy-related issues. Other areas she supports include ADHD, addiction concerns, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger and low self-esteem. She also works with concerns connected to attachment, adoption and foster care, chronic illness and caregiving, as well as life transitions like separation or career change.

Sessions can take different practical forms to fit someone’s life. Claire offers conversations that focus on listening, reflection and practical next steps. Her approach is gentle and goal-focused, helping people move from feeling stuck toward clearer choices.

Focus areas and approaches

What Claire works with

Everything Claire lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Claire helps people with.

Approaches Claire lists

Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.

Online support

How person-centred work translates to online therapy

Claire uses a person-centred approach that centres the conversation on the person in front of her. This means sessions focus on hearing your experience, reflecting it back, and helping you find your own next steps. It is useful for stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns where being heard and seen matters.

She adapts the pace and tone to suit each person, which helps when someone is neurodivergent or part of the LGBT community. The aim is collaborative - the therapist and the person work together to choose what feels most helpful, and to adjust approach as goals change.

Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat or text messaging to fit different lifestyles. Video calls allow visual connection and a fuller conversation. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier during a short break. Live chat or messaging suits brief check-ins, written reflection or when someone prefers typing over speaking.

The variety of formats makes it easier to fit counselling around work, childcare or health-related needs, while keeping the therapeutic focus on what helps someone move forward.
Questions

Questions people ask about Claire

What issues does Claire commonly address?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship challenges, and also works with parenting strain, sleep problems, ADHD and addictions.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She uses a person-centred approach that focuses on listening, empathy and tailoring sessions to each person’s needs.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

Claire has four years of professional experience working as a therapeutic counsellor in the UK.

What credentials and location apply?

She holds BACP accreditation and practices from the United Kingdom.

Can sessions be held in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients supported?

Yes, she accepts international clients and can work with people outside the UK.

Which session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are costs and starting set up?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.

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