Claire Phillips, BACP
Person-centred counsellor and trauma specialist
- 10 years experience
- Person-centred approach
- Trauma-informed practice
About Claire Phillips
Her life and work have spanned different cultures, having lived and worked in South East Asia for over ten years and in South East London for more than twenty years, which informs a culturally sensitive approach to therapy. Over the last decade she has practised in a variety of settings including NHS surgeries, prisons and drop-in centres, and has worked with children in care home settings as well as young adults presenting with suicidal ideation, self-harm and drug and alcohol difficulties.
Claire has a strong understanding of how trauma can affect people psychologically, cognitively, behaviourally and physically, and recognises how untreated trauma may be linked with problems such as substance or alcohol misuse, depression, dissociation, sexual dysfunction and social withdrawal. She works to help people identify and strengthen their existing resources, supporting ongoing self-discovery and positive change in a collaborative and compassionate way.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Claire Phillips have?
Claire Phillips has 10 years of professional counselling experience.
Is Claire Phillips a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the BACP credential, which stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. No additional license details are provided.
In which languages does Claire Phillips provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Claire Phillips located?
She is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Claire Phillips as my therapist?
You can work with Claire Phillips through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Claire Phillips work with international clients?
Yes, Claire Phillips works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Claire Phillips 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, click the Start Therapy button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. 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 remote support
Claire draws on several established approaches to guide online work. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns of relating and can help with issues such as attachment difficulties, intimacy concerns and relationship challenges. Client-Centered Therapy, also known as person-centred work, emphasizes empathetic listening and a non-directive stance that helps people explore their feelings and build self-understanding at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns and learning practical skills to manage symptoms related to anxiety, low mood and addictive behaviours.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Claire will collaborate with each person to decide which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences, and she will adapt techniques over time just as other licensed professionals do in collaborative care.
Online therapy offers flexibility by allowing sessions by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity when travel or relocation occurs, and access support from different locations. These options support ongoing work and make it possible to engage in therapy in ways that suit individual lives and circumstances.