Claudia Canova , BACP

Claudia Canova offers a warm, relational approach that centers on helping people become more of who they are. She builds a therapeutic relationship designed to support authenticity and greater psychological freedom, guiding clients to explore what matters most and to notice patterns that have been neglected or suppressed. Her practice blends practical, here-and-now problem solving with attention to what is trying to emerge in a person’s life, and how past experiences have shaped present expression and potential.

She welcomes people who need a place to unload worries, those who are tired of pretending everything is fine, and anyone who wants to understand the sources of their pain and how those issues affect daily life. Claudia creates an accepting and inclusive space where diverse experiences are respected and explored.

Claudia is a BACP accredited Psychosynthesis therapist - BACP referring to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and she co-facilitates workshops at the Psychosynthesis Trust for counsellors in training. She is about to complete certification in Integrative Transpersonal Supervision and currently supports clinicians in their work. She also volunteers with organisations offering emotional support to people affected by Covid19 and works with vulnerable young adults.

Before training as a therapist, Claudia worked across media and communications for nearly two decades, with experience in the music and performing industry and periods in education. That varied background informs her compassionate, grounded approach to therapy.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Claudia often draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore patterns in close relationships and how early bonds influence present-day trust, intimacy, and emotional responses. This approach can be helpful for people struggling with relationship difficulties, abandonment fears, or patterns of avoidance and dependence.

She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on creating a nonjudgmental, empathic atmosphere where the client’s own goals and pace guide the work. This method supports self-exploration, self-esteem, and coping with life changes by emphasizing understanding and acceptance.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Claudia works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors sessions so the work feels relevant and manageable rather than one-size-fits-all.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for receiving that tailored support. Video calls enable face-to-face conversation from wherever the client is, phone sessions remove the need for a screen, and live chat or text-based messaging can suit people who prefer writing or need brief, accessible check-ins. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to maintain continuity of care when circumstances change.