Claire Laforges, BACP

Claire Laforges is a BACP-registered counsellor with seven years of experience. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, addiction and trauma. Claire also helps with issues such as sleep and eating difficulties, self-esteem, parenting strain and workplace pressures. Claire offers a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk through what feels hard. She listens closely and tailors conversations to each person’s needs. Her aim is to help people understand the causes of their distress and to find practical ways to cope day to day. Her work draws on attachment-based and client-centred ways of working, plus relationship approaches such as the Gottman Method and Imago Relationship Therapy. Mindfulness techniques are used when helpful to manage anxiety and to increase present moment awareness. Claire has worked in community outreach settings and has experience offering sessions online and by phone. She has worked with adults and children across a range of concerns, and also carries out clinical supervision in the UK. People who come to Claire can expect straightforward support focused on what matters to them. She aims to respond to messages within 24 hours on weekdays and keeps availability updated twice weekly. To begin, readers are invited to book a session and complete the matching questionnaire.

How Claire’s approaches fit online therapy

Claire uses attachment-based and client-centred approaches alongside relationship work. Attachment-based work looks at how early bonds affect current relationships and helps people notice patterns in how they connect. Client-centred work focuses on listening closely and following the person’s pace, helping them find their own solutions. She also draws on the Gottman Method and Imago Relationship Therapy when relationship issues are a focus. The Gottman Method offers clear exercises to improve communication and reduce conflict, while Imago work helps partners understand the unconscious dynamics that shape their reactions. Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. Claire will work collaboratively to decide which methods best match a person's goals and preferences, and she adapts sessions as needs change over time. Practical benefits of online work can include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. The original biography notes Claire has offered sessions online and by phone, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online arrangements can make it easier to maintain regular contact while managing everyday commitments.