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Claire Kleiner

Claire Kleiner

BACP

Therapist · United Kingdom · 4+ years of experience

Person-centred counsellor for everyday struggles

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  • Person-centred approach
  • Works with neurodiversity
  • Supports LGBT clients

About Claire

Claire Kleiner is a therapeutic counsellor working in the United Kingdom. She uses a person-centred approach to help people make sense of difficult moments and move toward a more fulfilling life.

Claire focuses on tailoring sessions to each person’s needs. She helps people process stress, anxiety, anger and grief in straightforward, practical ways. She also supports those coping with relationship strain, sleep problems, addiction concerns and career uncertainty.

Her practice includes work with neurodivergent people and those in the LGBT community. Claire listens without judgement and adapts the pace and style of sessions to what feels right for each person. She aims to help people build coping strategies and clearer ways of thinking about their situation.

Claire holds BACP accreditation, which she lists as her professional credential. She has four years of experience working as a counsellor in the UK and draws on that background when helping people address trauma, depression, ADHD-related challenges and intimacy-related issues.

People who reach out can expect a calm, patient approach that focuses on their priorities. Claire supports discussions about parenting, family concerns, bereavement, abandonment and practical problems linked to chronic illness or caregiving. She encourages clients to set achievable goals and to take change one step at a time.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersParanoiaPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English

How a person-centred approach works online

Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the heart of sessions. The counsellor listens closely and follows the client's lead, helping them make sense of feelings and find their own solutions. This approach can help with anger, anxiety, grief and relationship difficulties by creating space to reflect and decide next steps.

Claire will work collaboratively to find the right way of working. She discusses what matters most to the client, checks how approaches are landing, and adjusts pace and focus as needed. Finding the best fit is an ongoing conversation rather than a one-time decision.

The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work or family life, reduce travel time and allow more flexible scheduling. Some people find shorter check-ins by phone helpful when time is tight, while others prefer longer video conversations when they want more in-depth discussion. Registered or accredited professionals can explain which format will suit your goals and circumstances.

At a glance

Listed location
United Kingdom
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
BACP
Languages
English
Registration (United Kingdom)
BACP · No. 404162

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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this counsellor address?

Claire helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, depression and trauma. Other focuses include relationship issues, sleep problems, addictions, self-esteem and career concerns.

How would you describe the therapy style?

She uses a person-centred (Client-Centred) approach that focuses on the client's experience. Sessions centre on listening, reflecting and tailoring support around the person's own goals.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

Claire has four years of counselling experience in the United Kingdom. She describes practical work with neurodivergent clients and people from the LGBT community.

Which professional credential does she hold?

The therapist lists BACP as her credential, which appears in her professional profile. Her practice is based in the United Kingdom.

Can sessions be held in other languages or from other countries?

Sessions are offered in English. She accepts international clients according to the information provided.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know what is offered.

How are fees and payment handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What steps are involved in getting started?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and registration details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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