Counsellor profile
Claire Tristram, BACP
Based in United Kingdom · 15 years of experience
Counsellor for anxiety, trauma and relationships
Continue with ClaireAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (403653)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Claire supplied to BetterHelp.
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
About Claire
BACP. 15 years' experience. Claire Tristram helps people with stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and intimacy-related issues using evidence-based therapeutic techniques. She works with clients to explore feelings and thoughts and to improve day-to-day coping.
Claire offers straightforward counselling for common problems such as low self-esteem, depression, addictions and anger. She also supports people dealing with parenting challenges, eating concerns, family conflict, and feelings of isolation or lack of purpose. Sessions focus on what a client is finding difficult right now and practical ways to manage it.
Her approach is collaborative and down-to-earth. Claire aims to make sessions a place to talk through painful memories, unpack relationship patterns and try out different ways of handling strong emotions. She pays attention to communication and control issues that often underlie repeated problems.
Over her 15 years in practice she has developed a practical toolkit drawn from evidence-based therapeutic techniques. That means using methods shown to help with anxiety, trauma and mood problems, adapted to each person’s needs. She works at a steady pace and checks in about progress as therapy continues.
Claire works in English and accepts clients in the United Kingdom and internationally. Before a first session she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then book a time to meet. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How Claire uses evidence-based approaches online
Claire draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on thoughts, feelings and behaviour. Cognitive approaches help people spot unhelpful thinking and try new ways of thinking to reduce anxiety and low mood. These methods are useful for stress, worry and depression.She also uses trauma-informed ways of working that involve careful pacing and grounding strategies to manage distressing memories and reactions. These approaches aim to make distress more manageable and to rebuild day-to-day functioning after difficult experiences.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Claire will discuss different methods and decide with the client which techniques fit their goals and comfort level. This collaborative process means the plan can change as progress is reviewed.
Practical benefits of online counselling include fitting sessions around work and family commitments and reducing travel time. Online sessions can also make contact easier for international clients. The original biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find remote sessions helpful for regular check-ins and consistent weekly work.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and intimacy-related issues plus concerns such as depression, addictions and parenting.
What is her counselling style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, using evidence-based techniques to address feelings, thoughts and behaviour in everyday life.
How long has she practised?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with people on a range of mental health and relationship issues.
Is she a member of a professional body in the UK?
She is BACP registered, as stated in her credentials.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
She accepts international clients and offers sessions to people outside the United Kingdom.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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