Claire Smith
Compassionate UK therapist for trauma and anxiety
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About
Claire Smith is a UK-licensed therapist with 4 years of professional experience supporting people through a range of mental health challenges. She works with clients experiencing anxiety and low mood, bereavement, relationship difficulties, family conflict, and complex trauma or abuse.
Her background includes work within the NHS Nelft children’s crisis unit, where she supported individuals with severe mental health concerns and high-risk presentations. This experience informs her practice when working with complex and urgent needs.
Claire also works with neurodiverse clients and has experience addressing conditions such as OCD, ADHD, and autism. She approaches therapy with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, adapting conversations and treatment plans to suit each person’s particular situation and goals.
She recognises that taking the first step to begin therapy requires courage and she is proud of clients for getting started.
- Location:
- United Kingdom, United Kingdom
- Years Experience:
- 4
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Depression, Family, Relationship, Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, ADHD, Anger, Antisocial personality, Asperger syndrome, Attachment issues, Autism, Avoidant personality, Bipolar, Body image, Career, Caregiver issues and stress, Coaching, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Compassion fatigue, Compulsion, Control issues, Coping with life changes, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce, Domestic violence, Eating, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Grief, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Intimacy-related issues, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men’s issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Obsession, OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Parenting, Personality disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self esteem, Self-harm, Self-love, Separation, Social anxiety and phobia, Women’s issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials:
- NPI Number:
- License: BACP #397220 exp 2026-10-20
Is Online Therapy the Right Fit for Your Needs?
Many people wonder whether therapy delivered remotely can make a meaningful difference. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or navigating life changes, online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions for most people.
One key benefit is the flexibility it offers - clients can choose the way they connect that feels most comfortable, whether by video call, phone session, live chat, or in-app messaging. That flexibility makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to maintain continuity of care.
All therapists providing online sessions are licensed professionals, and clients have the option to change therapists if they seek a different fit. Online therapy can be a practical and effective way to access professional support when dealing with common mental health and life concerns.
How much experience does Claire Smith have?
Claire Smith has 4 years of experience providing therapy services.
In which languages does Claire Smith provide therapy?
Claire Smith provides therapy in English.
Where is Claire Smith located?
Claire Smith is located in United Kingdom.
How can I work with Claire Smith as my therapist?
Clients can work with Claire Smith by phone, video, live chat, or messaging.
How much does therapy with Claire Smith cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
To get started, click the ‘Start Therapy’ button and complete a short questionnaire used to match you with the therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.