Claire Howdle, BACP
Gentle practical therapy for life changes
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At a glance
- Listed location
- United Kingdom
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Credentials
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Registration (United Kingdom)
- BACP · No. 392334
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- Warm and non-judgemental
- Practical techniques
- Focus on relationships
About Claire
Claire Howdle is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with five years of practice. She works with individuals facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship strains. Claire also supports people through trauma and abuse recovery, grief, addictions and a range of life transitions.
Her approach adapts to each person. Sessions are shaped by what the individual says they need. Claire blends practical techniques and reflective therapy so people can make sense of feelings and try out new ways of coping.
She draws on several evidence-informed methods, including cognitive behavioural ideas, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centred listening. Attachment-based perspectives and existential themes also appear when they fit a person’s concerns. This mix aims to balance problem-solving with deeper understanding.
Claire has particular experience helping with caregiver stress, ageing and geriatric issues, body image and eating concerns, and relational patterns such as codependency and attachment worries. She also supports people dealing with cancer-related challenges and blended family difficulties.
People who choose Claire can expect a warm, non-judgemental space and practical steps to try between sessions. She invites clients to set goals together and to shape the pace of work. To start, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step is used to connect people to her practice.
Her approach adapts to each person. Sessions are shaped by what the individual says they need. Claire blends practical techniques and reflective therapy so people can make sense of feelings and try out new ways of coping.
She draws on several evidence-informed methods, including cognitive behavioural ideas, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centred listening. Attachment-based perspectives and existential themes also appear when they fit a person’s concerns. This mix aims to balance problem-solving with deeper understanding.
Claire has particular experience helping with caregiver stress, ageing and geriatric issues, body image and eating concerns, and relational patterns such as codependency and attachment worries. She also supports people dealing with cancer-related challenges and blended family difficulties.
People who choose Claire can expect a warm, non-judgemental space and practical steps to try between sessions. She invites clients to set goals together and to shape the pace of work. To start, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step is used to connect people to her practice.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
How Claire uses therapeutic approaches online
Claire often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice difficult thoughts and focus on actions that match their values. ACT can be useful for anxiety, low mood and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to look at how early relationships shape current patterns and help people change unhelpful ways of relating. This approach can help with intimacy, codependency and communication problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Claire will collaborate with each person to decide which methods suit their needs, goals and preferences. She tailors the blend of techniques so sessions stay relevant and practical rather than fixed to one model.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking. Many people value online work because it can fit more easily into daily life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or avoiding the need to be on camera for the whole session. Talk with Claire about what will work best for you and she will help shape the practical arrangements.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Claire commonly help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties, plus trauma recovery, grief and addictions among other issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is integrative and client-centred, combining problem-focused techniques with reflective listening and mindfulness elements.
What experience does she bring?
Claire has five years of clinical experience working across a range of mental health and relational concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds BACP registration and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at present.
How is payment handled?
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 her availability.