Claire Kleynhans, BACP
Integrative therapist for trauma and anxiety recovery
- Attachment-focused care
- Trauma and anxiety
- Tailored therapeutic support
About Claire Kleynhans
Claire Kleynhans is a degree-qualified integrative counsellor and psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom with eight years of professional experience. She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, ADHD, addictions, grief and family issues, as well as intimacy-related challenges and eating concerns. Claire also supports people facing body image struggles, identity questions, loss of purpose, anger, codependency and the complex effects of childhood and relational trauma.
Her practice takes an integrative approach, drawing on modalities such as Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy to tailor work to each person’s needs. Claire holds the credential BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She aims to treat everyone with respect, sensitivity and compassion while helping clients reconnect with themselves and gain clearer self-awareness.
Claire collaborates with individuals to develop personalised treatment plans that reflect their goals and circumstances. She encourages those taking the first step toward therapy and supports them in finding practical ways forward to build a life they can feel proud of.
Her practice takes an integrative approach, drawing on modalities such as Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy to tailor work to each person’s needs. Claire holds the credential BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She aims to treat everyone with respect, sensitivity and compassion while helping clients reconnect with themselves and gain clearer self-awareness.
Claire collaborates with individuals to develop personalised treatment plans that reflect their goals and circumstances. She encourages those taking the first step toward therapy and supports them in finding practical ways forward to build a life they can feel proud of.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Claire Kleynhans have?
Claire Kleynhans has 8 years of professional experience.
Is Claire Kleynhans a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy).
In which languages does Claire Kleynhans provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Claire Kleynhans located?
Claire is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Claire Kleynhans as my therapist?
You can work with Claire Kleynhans through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Claire Kleynhans work with international clients?
Yes, Claire Kleynhans works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Claire Kleynhans cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early caregiving relationships influence current patterns of relating. It helps people understand attachment styles, improve emotional connection in relationships and address difficulties that stem from early losses or disruptions. Client-Centered Therapy places the person at the heart of therapy by offering nonjudgmental, empathetic listening; this approach supports increased self-understanding, autonomy and personal growth across a range of issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviours to reduce symptoms such as anxiety or low mood and to build practical coping strategies.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and the therapist will work collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative process ensures the plan evolves as progress is made and priorities change.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone appointments, live chat or text-based messaging - making it easier to access support from different locations and at times that suit a busy life. For many people, these options increase accessibility and help maintain continuity of care while working toward meaningful change.