Clara Bowman , BACP

Clara Bowman is a counsellor who focuses on helping people with relationships, trauma, self‑esteem and a wide range of emotional concerns. She uses a calm, person‑centred approach and aims to let clients set the pace and topics for sessions. Clara holds a BACP accreditation and has six years of clinical experience in the United Kingdom.

Clara creates a non‑judgemental space where someone can talk through difficult events and feelings. Sessions are led by the client, with the counsellor listening closely and reflecting back what matters most. The aim is to build clearer understanding and find practical ways to cope day to day.

In conversations she looks for patterns in relationships and attachment that keep causing pain. Clara helps people notice those patterns and consider different choices. She also offers support for issues like grief, eating and sleeping problems, anger and stress.

Where trauma or abuse is present, Clara works at a pace that feels manageable. She helps people explore how past harm affects the present and what small steps could reduce distress. She also supports people living with mood difficulties such as depression, bipolar symptoms or the challenges of ADHD.

Sessions may include talking, organising thoughts, learning coping strategies and practising different ways of responding to triggers. Clara describes therapy as a collaborative process where insight and practical tools come together to help people move forward.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

Clara draws on person‑centred ways of working that put the client's concerns at the centre of each session. This approach means the counsellor listens closely, reflects what matters and follows the pace the person sets. It helps people who need time to make sense of feelings and to feel heard.

She also uses practical, evidence‑based techniques to help with stress, anxiety and mood problems. These techniques focus on small, manageable steps such as planning coping strategies, changing unhelpful routines and learning ways to respond differently to triggers. That practical work suits people wanting clearer day‑to‑day tools alongside deeper reflection.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Clara will talk about goals and preferences and help decide which methods fit best. This is a collaborative process that can change as people progress or new needs arise.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text‑based messaging. Video is useful for longer therapy conversations, while phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging suit brief check‑ins or people who prefer writing. These options give flexibility to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments.