Claire Kuyper

Claire Kuyper is an ACA counsellor with 17 years of experience helping people who feel alone, overwhelmed or stuck. She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression. Claire aims to make the first step feel less daunting and offers steady support as people explore change.

Claire creates a warm, non-judgemental space where clients can talk about difficult feelings. Sessions are practical and down-to-earth. She listens first, then helps people find small, useful steps they can try between meetings.

Her approach draws on client-centred work that puts the person’s concerns at the centre of the conversation. Claire also uses elements of cognitive behavioural therapy to look at thought patterns and actions that keep problems going. Narrative and solution-focused ideas are used to highlight strengths and past successes so people can build momentum.

Claire has helped people cope with life changes such as loss, midlife shifts and workplace stress. She also supports those dealing with loneliness, social anxiety and problems with communication. The work often combines short-term goals with deeper conversations about meaning and life purpose.

People who choose Claire usually want straightforward guidance, practical tools and a listening ear. Her style is calm, respectful and collaborative. To begin, people select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Approaches that translate well to online work

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s experience. It helps people feel heard and supported while they make sense of difficult feelings. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. These approaches often suit anxiety, low mood and stress because they combine reflection with specific tools.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Claire will collaborate with each person to decide which methods make the most sense for their goals and situation. That means trying options, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together over time.

The original biography did not list which online session formats are offered, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people choose online sessions because they make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Online work also supports continuity through life changes and can help people stay connected to therapy during stressful periods.