Claire Ashby , NCPS

Claire Ashby is a counsellor and hypnotherapist who supports people struggling with anxiety, stress, low mood and sleep problems. She uses straightforward, practical techniques to help clients reduce panic, manage fears and rebuild energy. Claire is based in the United Kingdom and holds NCPS credentialing. Claire uses a person-centred approach alongside hypnotherapy and cognitive tools to tailor sessions to each person. She aims to help clients break unhelpful cycles and regain a sense of control in everyday life. Sessions focus on realistic steps and simple strategies that can be used between meetings. Her background includes work as a social worker with adults and children who have experienced trauma, loss and abuse. That experience informs how she supports people feeling overwhelmed after life changes such as bereavement, separation or major stressors. She also works with people who identify as neurodivergent and adapts her approach to suit different needs. In sessions Claire combines counselling, hypnotherapy and relaxation or meditation practices when useful. Hypnotherapy is described as a way to access deeper relaxation and to adjust patterns of behaviour that keep people stuck. Counselling focuses on exploring strengths and building coping skills. People usually leave feeling better able to manage anxiety, sleep more easily and take small steps towards their goals. Claire aims to create a warm, respectful space and to work collaboratively so clients can reconnect with their own resources.

How Claire blends approaches for online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the client. The therapist offers empathy and guidance while the client leads the pace and topics, which helps when exploring feelings like grief or low self-esteem.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, is practical and goal-oriented. It looks at thoughts and behaviours that keep stress and anxiety going, then teaches straightforward strategies to change them. This can be helpful for panic, phobias and sleep problems.

Claire treats choosing an approach as a shared process. She will discuss different options and recommend what fits the client's goals and preferences. Together they check what works and adjust the plan as therapy progresses.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into life. Video is helpful for visual connection and a fuller conversation, while phone calls can be simpler when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or messaging can suit quick check-ins, shorter updates or people who prefer typing. These options give flexibility for different routines, schedules and levels of energy.