Claire Purkess, BACP

Claire Purkess trained through practical volunteer work and has three years' experience in counselling. She began her journey volunteering at Childline and later supported people affected by sexual trauma and domestic abuse at Nexus. Claire is a British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy member, which is listed as BACP, and she works from the United Kingdom. She offers a calm and encouraging presence in sessions.

Claire practises an integrative approach, which means she draws on a mix of theories and techniques to suit individual needs. In practice this looks like tailoring conversations and exercises to what helps each person make sense of their feelings. She aims to create warmth and steadiness so people can address stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.

Her style is patient and supportive. Claire listens first, then suggests practical ways to manage emotions and day-to-day routines. She keeps things simple and focuses on small steps that can make a difference.

People can expect a space where their experiences are taken seriously and explored without pressure. Sessions give time to talk through what matters now and to build coping skills for the future.

If you want to begin, use the Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability. The subscription can be cancelled at any time, and specific session formats should be confirmed before booking.

How Claire adapts evidence-based techniques for online therapy

Claire describes her work as integrative, which means she draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to each person's needs. That might include talking-based approaches that focus on understanding feelings and their triggers, and practical strategies to manage day-to-day stress and anxiety. These methods tend to suit people wanting clearer ways to cope and to change unhelpful patterns.

Another commonly used strand in integrative work involves trauma-informed conversation. This helps people make sense of past distress at a manageable pace, builds emotional safety in sessions, and supports recovery from abuse or painful events. Techniques are introduced gently and always with attention to what the person can tolerate in the moment.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs, then try different ways of working to see what fits best. Decisions about techniques are collaborative and can change as progress is made.

Specific session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online therapy helps fit sessions into busy lives, makes it easier to attend without travel, and allows shorter check-ins when that suits a day. Claire aims to shape sessions so they work with everyday routines and real-world pressures rather than add to them.