Counsellor profile
Claire Burton, BACP
Counsellor - stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Stress and anxiety
- Family concerns
- Trauma and abuse
About Claire
Counsellor Claire Burton is a BACP member with three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, family difficulties, trauma and abuse, and depression. Sessions are conducted in English and she notes particular interest in ADHD, relationship and intimacy-related concerns.
Claire aims to make it straightforward to talk about painful or awkward topics. She uses simple, direct conversation and listens for what matters most to each person. Meetings focus on what a person wants to change and small steps they can try between sessions.
Her background includes practical work with people affected by sexual assault, self-harm, dissociation and panic attacks. She also has experience supporting those navigating autism, personality disorders, seasonal mood shifts, and young adult issues. That range means she often combines short-term coping skills with longer discussions about patterns and triggers.
Claire describes working collaboratively. She helps people name problems, notice how they respond, and pick techniques that fit daily life. Some people use the sessions to manage immediate distress. Others use them to rethink relationships, intimacy, anger or self-esteem over time.
Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To start, people follow the site process to complete a short matching questionnaire and book a first session. Claire does not take international clients and holds appointments in English only.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Claire describes her practice as making use of evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people manage symptoms and understand patterns. One common approach focuses on practical coping skills for anxiety and panic; it teaches ways to reduce immediate distress and to handle panic attacks when they occur. Another approach looks at trauma and abuse by helping people tell their story at a manageable pace, notice what still affects day-to-day life, and practise grounding or stabilising strategies.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Claire will help clients decide which techniques suit their needs, goals and preferences. She treats this as a collaborative process, adapting methods over time if something is not helping.
The biography does not list which remote session formats are used, so please confirm the current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, study or family commitments. They also let people choose shorter check-ins when needed, avoid travel time, and select quieter times of day for conversation. Registered professionals and therapists often work this way to help make sessions practical and manageable for everyday life.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and depression. Additional focuses include ADHD, relationship and intimacy-related issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses direct conversation and listening to help people name problems and try small practical steps. Sessions balance immediate coping skills with longer discussion of patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Can I have sessions in another language or from another country?
Sessions are offered in English only and she does not accept international clients.
What formats are offered for sessions?
The biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options on the booking page before making arrangements.
How much do sessions cost?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire on the site, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.