- Client-centred work
- Trauma-focused methods
- LGBTQ plus neurodiversity
About Claire
Claire Cotgrove is a BACP counsellor working in the United Kingdom with three years of practice. She helps people dealing with guilt and shame connected to sexuality, gender, relationships, neurodivergence and past trauma. Claire's work is aimed at adults who feel stuck by what they did or didn't do, or by who they are.
Claire uses person-centred methods that keep the client's experience central. Sessions focus on talking through difficult memories, feelings and decisions. She also uses trauma-focused ways of working when past harm or coercion needs specific attention.
People come to Claire with a mix of concerns such as LGBTQ+ issues, gender dysphoria, emotional abuse, domestic violence, grief, and relationship problems. She also supports those navigating neurodivergence, ADHD, autism and the specific pressures these can bring.
Practical matters are part of the work. Conversations may include looking at communication, boundaries, intimacy and forgiveness. Claire sometimes brings creative approaches into sessions to help people find different ways to express difficult feelings.
Her style places the person's own goals at the centre. Sessions are shaped around what the client brings and what they want to change. To begin, people follow the service's matching and scheduling steps to book an initial session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Claire practises client-centred counselling, which means the counsellor follows the client's concerns and supports the person's own goals. This approach focuses on listening, reflecting feelings back, and helping someone make sense of their experience, which can help with shame about identity or choices.She also uses trauma-focused therapy when past abuse or coercion is part of the picture. Trauma-focused work pays attention to the stories and memories that keep someone feeling stuck and uses careful, step-by-step conversations to process those experiences.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss what feels most useful and adapt methods based on the client's needs, goals and preferences in a collaborative way.
Practical benefits of meeting online include easier scheduling around daily life and the ability to attend from different locations. If quieter surroundings or less visual attention are helpful, that can be arranged; if a shorter check-in suits a busy day, that can be discussed. The exact session formats are not listed here, so please confirm available options before booking.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of guilt or shame does she work with?
Claire works with guilt and shame linked to sexuality, gender, relationship choices, trauma and neurodivergence.
How does she approach feelings of shame?
She uses person-centred conversations to follow what the client brings and trauma-focused methods when past harm is central to the problem.
How much experience does she have?
Claire has three years of experience working as a counsellor.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats do sessions use and how much do they cost?
Session formats are not specified here, and costs vary by location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.