Claire Bennett BA (hons) MBACP , BACP

Claire Bennett BA (hons) MBACP is a person-centred therapist who sees clients from her counselling studio at home in Gosport, England and by video or phone. She supports people who have come for help with a particular difficulty or who are simply interested in learning more about themselves, working collaboratively to explore thoughts, feelings and patterns that affect daily life.

Rather than giving direct advice, she encourages clients to discover their own answers. Her approach focuses on helping people identify their needs and wants, allowing them to feel and express difficult emotions and to move toward being the person they want to be. Claire offers a calm space to work through challenges and accompanies clients through each stage of their therapeutic journey.

She is DBS checked - meaning she has passed a Disclosure and Barring Service background check - and is fully insured. Claire is a registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy), membership number 393095, and practices in line with BACP ethical guidelines.

Approaches Claire Uses and How Online Therapy Supports Progress

Claire Bennett uses several evidence-informed approaches to tailor therapy to each person. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on providing an accepting, non-directive environment where the client is supported to explore their own goals and make their own choices - this is helpful for issues like self-esteem, life changes, and general emotional distress.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns formed in early relationships and how they affect current connections and emotional responses. It can be useful for difficulties with relationships, abandonment concerns, and attachment issues. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on identifying and processing core emotions to improve emotional regulation and relational understanding, which can help with trauma, grief, and anxiety.

Finding the best approach is part of the therapeutic process. Claire works collaboratively with each client to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts the work as the relationship and circumstances evolve.

Online therapy with Claire is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving flexibility to fit therapy around work, family, or mobility needs. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and access support from wherever the client is able to attend, while working with licensed professionals and therapists who can guide the therapeutic process.