Online Counsellor
Claire Johnston
Children, Young People & Adults | Bywater Therapy
Claire is an accredited online integrative counsellor at Bywater Therapy, supporting young people and adults across the UK. She provides a warm, safe, and collaborative online environment where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours, and work towards meaningful, lasting change.
Claire is a fully accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and practises in line with professional and ethical standards.
NCPS Membership Number: NCS17-04209
Online Counselling with Claire
Claire offers online counselling through Bywater Therapy, making therapy accessible and flexible for clients who prefer remote support. Her approach ensures that sessions are supportive, confidential, and personalised, whether for adolescents or adults.
Online counselling with Claire helps clients develop insight, increase self-awareness, and build practical strategies to manage emotional and mental health challenges from the comfort of their own home.
Therapeutic Approach
Claire works using an integrative counselling model, tailoring her approach to meet the unique needs of each client. She combines evidence-based techniques with flexibility and responsiveness to ensure therapy aligns with the client’s goals.
Her person-centred, collaborative style emphasises empowerment, helping clients build confidence, strengthen resilience, and make sustainable changes in their lives.
Areas of Expertise
Claire provides online therapy for a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges, including:
Anxiety and stress management
Low mood and depression
Low self-esteem and confidence issues
Unhelpful habits and behavioural patterns
Motivation and goal-setting
Emotional regulation
Support for young people (aged 13–24) navigating mental health challenges
Claire is experienced in supporting both young people and adults and adapts her approach to ensure therapy is developmentally appropriate, safe, and engaging.
Online Therapy for Young People & Adults
Claire’s online counselling sessions include:
Young People (13–24) – emotional wellbeing, coping strategies, confidence building, and resilience
Adults – reflective, supportive, and goal-focused online therapy for personal growth and emotional wellbeing
What Clients Can Expect
Clients working with Claire through Bywater Therapy’s online counselling service can expect to:
Develop greater self-awareness and emotional insight
Increase motivation and self-confidence
Build healthier coping strategies
Overcome unhelpful habits and thought patterns
Achieve personal goals and improve overall wellbeing
Claire works collaboratively to empower clients to take an active role in their growth while receiving professional guidance every step of the way.