Claire Cotgrove, BACP

Claire Cotgrove is a BACP counsellor who offers a calm, non-judgemental space for people to talk about sexuality, gender and neurodivergence. She welcomes discussions about trauma, shame, relationship worries and the everyday habits that shape how people think and feel. Claire writes simply and kindly, and aims to help people feel more accepted and understood.

Claire uses a person-centred approach that places the client at the heart of sessions. That means listening closely, reflecting what is said, and helping people make sense of their own experiences. She also works with trauma-focused methods to address the impact of abusive or coercive relationships and other traumatic events.

Her practice supports people dealing with relationship strain, intimacy-related issues, and concerns connected to LGBTQ identity. Claire also works with neurodivergence, ADHD and related challenges where thinking patterns and everyday habits can get in the way of coping. She can talk through difficulties such as abandonment, attachment issues, and communication problems.

Claire draws on three years of practical experience and life experience to shape her way of working. Sessions aim to be warm and collaborative, with scope for creative activities when that fits the client. People can expect a steady, accepting presence and a focus on what matters most to them.

Sessions are based in the United Kingdom and are conducted in English. Before booking, clients should confirm current session options and practical arrangements using the site’s booking process.

How Claire's approaches work for online therapy

Client-centred therapy focuses on active listening and empathy. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what is shared, and helps people make clearer sense of their thoughts and everyday habits. This approach suits people who want a supportive space to talk about identity, relationships or personal struggles.

Trauma-focused therapy concentrates on the effects of traumatic events and relationships. It helps people work through shame, fear and the ways trauma shows up in daily thinking and behaviour. This approach is often used where there has been abuse, coercion, or ongoing harm that affects how someone feels about themselves.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Claire will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs with each person and suggest whether person-centred work, trauma-focused techniques, or a mix would be most helpful. This decision is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking. The main practical benefits often include fitting sessions around work and family life, avoiding travel time, and having more choices about when a session can occur. Some formats can be shorter check-ins or allow not being on camera, which may suit people with limited time or lower bandwidth. Always check specific session details when arranging appointments.