Counsellor profile
Claire Latham, BACP
Counsellor - Stress and grief support
See online counselling options- Client-centred therapy
- Calming techniques
- Life changes support
About Claire
Counsellor Claire Latham is a BACP member with four years' experience working in the United Kingdom. She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, self-esteem and coping with life changes. Claire also offers support around communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation and questions about life purpose and self-love.
Claire describes her main way of working as client-centred therapy. That means sessions focus on the client’s concerns and pace. She aims to reflect what is said and help people find their own direction rather than give instructions.
In session she listens to what is most pressing and uses straightforward techniques to reduce distress. Practical steps might include calming strategies to ease the body and mind and conversational work to clarify thoughts and feelings. The emphasis is on small, manageable changes rather than complex exercises.
Claire encourages people to bring any issue, whether recent or long-standing. She checks in about what matters most each week and adapts the focus as needed. The work is collaborative and paced by the individual’s needs.
Her UK background and four years of practice shape a quiet, practical style. People who want clear, short sessions that concentrate on immediate coping and clearer thinking may find this approach helpful. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and practical arrangements.
Client-centred approaches and online counselling
Client-centred therapy places the client's experience at the centre. The counsellor listens, reflects and helps the person find their own answers. This approach suits issues like grief, relationship questions and feeling stuck when life changes are difficult.Sessions also include practical calming techniques to ease the body's stress response. These are simple strategies to use between sessions and during moments of high anxiety or overwhelm. The focus is on small, usable steps that can reduce distress quickly.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Claire will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences. Together they decide what to try first and adjust the way they work as the sessions progress. That collaboration helps match methods to what feels most helpful.
The exact online session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, avoid travel time and use shorter check-ins when needed. It also allows people to continue work from their own setting while still meeting with a registered professional.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Claire works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, low self-esteem and coping with life changes, plus related topics such as communication problems and isolation.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses client-centred therapy, which focuses on the client's priorities and pace. Sessions aim to reflect and clarify rather than direct.
How much experience does she have?
Claire has four years' experience as a counsellor. Her practice has included work on grief and adjustments to life changes.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What are the session formats and cost?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current options before booking. Costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Start by selecting the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your 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.