Claire Kleiner , BACP

Claire Kleiner is a therapeutic counsellor based in the United Kingdom who practices with a person-centred approach aimed at helping people move toward a more fulfilling life. She focuses on supporting individuals to process difficult experiences and to grow into the best version of themselves, shaping each session around the client rather than a fixed protocol.

Claire has particular experience working with neurodivergent people and with members of the LGBTQ+ community, and she adapts her work to fit the specific needs and circumstances of each person she sees. She emphasises empathy, respect, and collaboration, creating space for clients to explore emotions, relationships, identity, and life transitions at their own pace.

Claire holds the BACP credential - membership of a professional counselling association in the UK - which reflects her commitment to recognised standards of practice. Seeking change can take courage, and Claire aims to support and empower people as they take those first steps toward greater wellbeing.

Client-Centered Practice and Online Support

Claire works from a client-centered framework that prioritises the individual's experience and personal goals; the therapist offers empathic listening, acceptance, and encouragement so clients can explore feelings and make choices that feel right for them. This approach is often helpful for issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, identity exploration, and processing difficult life events.

In practice, Claire tailors sessions to each person's needs and preferences, collaborating with clients to determine the pace and focus of therapy. Finding the right therapeutic fit is part of the process, and she works alongside clients to identify which methods and goals align best with their circumstances and values, drawing on client-centered principles throughout.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limits, or those living far from in-person services. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access support from licensed professionals and therapists regardless of location, while allowing sessions to be scheduled in ways that suit each client's life.