Claire Laforges

Claire Laforges is a counsellor who supports people facing anger, stress and anxiety. She also helps with relationship strain, grief, intimacy concerns and issues linked to ADHD, addiction and depression. Claire holds BACP registration and has seven years of professional practice in the UK.

She has worked in community outreach settings and offered support online and via phone. Claire has experience working with both children and adults and uses a range of therapeutic tools to help people understand themselves and their experiences. Her background includes psychosexual and intimate partner work and she has completed foundation-level BICA infertility training.

In sessions she aims to create an open and safe space where people can share thoughts and feelings without judgement. She focuses on practical support and helping people build insight into the causes of their reactions. Claire describes herself as an encouraging presence who helps clients take steps towards change.

She also provides clinical supervision in the UK. Her work often addresses complex areas such as trauma and abuse, caregiving stress, chronic health issues, body image concerns and challenges linked to sexuality and kink culture. Claire’s approach emphasises listening first, then tailoring tools to the person’s situation.

Claire strives to respond to messages within 24 hours on weekdays and updates her availability twice weekly. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step are used so clients can arrange a suitable time to meet.

Therapeutic approaches for online work

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape adult relationships and emotional responses. Online sessions using this approach can help people understand why they react strongly in close relationships and build different ways of connecting.

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening with empathy and following the person's own pace. This approach helps people feel heard, explore their feelings and discover personal solutions without pressure from the therapist.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and grounding practices to reduce reactivity and calm strong emotions. These techniques are useful for anger, anxiety and stress and can be practised between sessions to support day-to-day coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and then tailor methods together in a collaborative way. Clients and the therapist check in and adjust as progress is made.

Confirm current online session options before booking. Many people find online or phone meetings help fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time and make it easier to keep regular appointments. Online work can also allow for shorter check-ins or flexible scheduling to suit work, family and other commitments.