Claire Kleynhans , BACP

Claire Kleynhans is a degree-qualified integrative counsellor and psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom with eight years of professional experience. She offers a compassionate, client-focused approach that aims to help people reconnect with themselves and rebuild a sense of purpose when life feels overwhelming. Claire has supported people facing a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, attachment difficulties, loss and bereavement, body image and identity struggles, anger and aggression, codependency, family conflict, childhood and relational trauma, ADHD, and abuse.

Her work emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and practical collaboration. She tailors each treatment plan to the individual needs and circumstances of the person she is working with, exploring patterns in relationships, past experiences, and current coping strategies to find a way forward together. Claire also works with issues related to grief, intimacy, eating, parenting, career change, bipolar disorder, addictions, compassion fatigue, and many other life challenges listed in her specialties.

Claire is a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects her professional affiliation within the counselling field. Taking the first step can take courage, and Claire aims to provide steady support to help people move toward a life they can feel proud of.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Claire

Claire draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to guide online work. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns formed in early relationships and how they influence current connections - it can be helpful for attachment issues, abandonment, and relationship difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the therapist listens deeply and supports the person to explore their own goals and values - this approach is useful for self-esteem, identity, and finding a sense of direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and improve coping skills.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Claire works together with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, adjusting methods over time so that therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all model. Licensed professionals and therapists can blend techniques to match what is most effective for the person.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to access support around work, family, or geographical constraints. These formats allow regular, timely contact and the opportunity to continue meaningful therapeutic work from different locations, helping therapy fit into a busy life.