- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
About Claire
Claire Kuyper is an ACA counsellor in Australia with 17 years of professional experience. She works with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem and depression. She also supports those adjusting to life changes and coping with feelings of guilt and shame.
Claire uses straightforward conversation to help people name what is most troubling them. Sessions focus on what a person wants to change and small, practical steps to get there. She listens for patterns in thinking and behaviour that keep distress going, then helps people try different ways of responding.
Her approach draws on client-centred principles, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and narrative techniques. That means she pays attention to personal values, thoughts and the stories people tell about themselves. Together with solution-focused ideas, this often leads to concrete strategies for daily life.
Claire aims to make sessions clear and predictable. People can expect a mix of talking, reflecting and problem-solving. She helps clients break issues into manageable parts and plan what to try between sessions.
Her work is suited to adults dealing with abandonment, loneliness, workplace stress, midlife questions, family problems, ageing concerns and social anxiety. Claire works in English and does not accept international clients. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How Claire applies approaches to online sessions
Claire draws on Client-Centred Therapy to focus on the person’s concerns and values. That approach centres the conversation on what matters to the individual and emphasises listening and reflection to clarify goals.She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to identify thoughts and behaviour patterns that maintain distress. CBT involves practical experiments and small behaviour changes that can be tried between sessions to test what helps.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Claire will discuss different methods and make decisions together based on the client’s needs, goals and preferences. This collaborative process helps shape what happens in each session.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work or family commitments, allow shorter check-ins when a quick plan is needed, and reduce travel time. Claire uses conversation, reflection and practical tasks in sessions to help people apply changes in everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Claire work with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include guilt and shame, loneliness, workplace issues and midlife concerns.
How would she approach feelings of shame?
She uses client-centred listening alongside cognitive and narrative methods to understand shame. That includes noticing unhelpful thoughts and the stories that keep shame active, then trying different responses.
What is her professional background?
Claire has 17 years of professional experience working with adults on emotional and life-transition issues. Her work combines conversational support with practical strategies.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an ACA counsellor working in Australia. The profile lists ACA as the credential.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Specific pricing details are provided during the booking process.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.