Claire Woodward

I offer therapy to individuals and couples in person, online, or by phone at my practice in Chiswick. 

Sessions are available Monday - Friday, 9 - 5pm.

I also offer a complimentary 20-minute consultation with no obligation to help you decide if I’m the right fit for you.

Please feel free to get in touch to set up a time that works for you.



I am a counsellor and psychotherapist working with individuals and couples, in person in Chiswick and online.

People come to therapy for many reasons. You may be struggling with something specific, or have a sense that something in your life or relationships isn't working as you would like. You may understand your patterns intellectually, yet find yourself repeating them, or feel overwhelmed, stuck, anxious or disconnected from yourself or others.

I have experience working with:

• Anxiety and depression

• ADHD and neurodiversity

• Addiction and compulsive behaviours

• Trauma and difficult past experiences

• Relationship and family difficulties

• Workplace stress and burnout

• Bereavement and loss

• The impact of neglect or abuse

• Self-esteem, people-pleasing and boundaries

• Feeling unseen, misunderstood or not quite yourself

My approach is pluralistic and relational, so I don't believe one way of working suits everyone. We can explore what is happening now while becoming curious about how earlier experiences, relationships and ways of protecting yourself may influence how you feel and relate today.

I have a particular interest in ADHD and understand that therapy may need to work differently for neurodivergent clients. I can offer a more active and collaborative approach where helpful, rather than expecting you simply to arrive each week and find something to talk about.

In couples therapy, I help partners look beyond the argument itself to understand the patterns underneath it: what each person is experiencing, protecting themselves from, longing for or struggling to communicate. The aim isn't to decide who is right, but to develop greater understanding of yourselves and the relationship between you.

I hold a First-Class Honours degree in Pluralistic Person-Centred Counselling (Advanced Practitioner), a Diploma in Pluralistic Person-Centred Counselling (Advanced Practitioner), and an Advanced Post-Diploma Certificate in Couples Therapy.

Starting therapy can feel like a big step, particularly if you haven't experienced therapy before. I offer a warm, confidential and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly and at your own pace.

I believe therapy works best when it feels like something we do together. My role is not to tell you what to do, but neither will I expect you to do all the work of finding your way through each session alone. I am an engaged therapist: I will listen carefully, ask questions, share observations and, where helpful, gently draw attention to things we might explore together.

There is no expectation that you arrive knowing exactly what you want to talk about. Sometimes you may bring something specific that has happened during the week; at other times we may continue with something we have been exploring together. Sessions can be reflective and exploratory, but they can also be more focused or structured when that feels useful.

Some clients come to therapy wanting help with a particular difficulty or period in their lives, while others want a longer-term space to understand themselves and their relationships more deeply. We can decide together what feels right for you and regularly reflect on how the therapy is progressing.

For couples, I work with both partners and the relationship between you, providing a space in which each of you can speak openly and feel heard. I aim to create an environment where difficult conversations can be approached with curiosity and greater understanding.

I offer a complimentary 20-minute initial consultation, giving us an opportunity to talk about what has brought you to therapy, what you may be hoping for and whether working together feels like a good fit.

Sessions are available in person from my private therapy room in Chiswick or online via Zoom.

I offer a complimentary 20-minute initial consultation before arranging a first therapy session. This gives us an opportunity to talk briefly about what has brought you to therapy, what you might be hoping for, and whether working together feels like a good fit.

There is no need to prepare for the consultation or know exactly what you want to say. I may ask a few questions to help me understand what is happening for you and what you would like support with, and you will also have the opportunity to ask me questions about therapy or how I work.

If we decide to work together, I will send you some practical information before our first session, including my Therapy Agreement and a short contact details form.

Our first full session is an opportunity to begin exploring things in more depth. We may talk about what is happening in your life now, relevant past experiences, important relationships and what you would like to gain from therapy. There is no assessment to pass and no expectation that you tell me everything at once. We will work at a pace that feels manageable for you.

For couples, the first session gives me an opportunity to begin understanding each of you, your relationship, what has brought you to couples therapy and what you would each like to be different. Both perspectives are important, and you don't need to agree on the problem or arrive with the same goals.

Individual sessions are £80 and couples sessions are £110.

Sessions last 50 minutes and are available in person in Chiswick or online via Zoom.

I offer therapy to individuals and couples in person, online, or by phone at my practice in Chiswick.

Sessions are available Monday - Friday, 9-5pm.

I also offer a complimentary 20-minute consultation with no obligation to help you decide if I’m the right fit for you.

Individual sessions: £80

Couples sessions: £110

Please feel free to get in touch to set up a time that works for you.


I am a counsellor and psychotherapist working with individuals and couples, in person in Chiswick and online.

People come to therapy for many reasons. You may be struggling with something specific, or have a sense that something in your life or relationships isn't working as you would like. You may understand your patterns intellectually, yet find yourself repeating them, or feel overwhelmed, stuck, anxious or disconnected from yourself or others.

I have experience working with:

• Anxiety and depression

• ADHD and neurodiversity

• Addiction and compulsive behaviours

• Trauma and difficult past experiences

• Relationship and family difficulties

• Workplace stress and burnout

• Bereavement and loss

• The impact of neglect or abuse

• Self-esteem, people-pleasing and boundaries

• Feeling unseen, misunderstood or not quite yourself

My approach is pluralistic and relational, so I don't believe one way of working suits everyone. We can explore what is happening now while becoming curious about how earlier experiences, relationships and ways of protecting yourself may influence how you feel and relate today.

I have a particular interest in ADHD and understand that therapy may need to work differently for neurodivergent clients. I can offer a more active and collaborative approach, where helpful, rather than expecting you simply to arrive each week and find something to talk about.

In couples therapy, I help partners look beyond the argument itself to understand the patterns underneath it: what each person is experiencing, protecting themselves from, longing for or struggling to communicate. The aim isn't to decide who is right, but to develop a greater understanding of yourselves and the relationship between you.

I hold a First-Class Honours degree in Pluralistic Person-Centred Counselling (Advanced Practitioner), a Diploma in Pluralistic Person-Centred Counselling (Advanced Practitioner), and an Advanced Post-Diploma Certificate in Couples Therapy.

I believe therapy works best when it feels like something we do together. My role is not to tell you what to do, but neither will I expect you to do all the work of finding your way through each session alone. I am an engaged therapist: I will listen carefully, ask questions, share observations and, where helpful, gently draw attention to things we might explore together.

There is no expectation that you arrive knowing exactly what you want to talk about. Sometimes you may bring something specific that has happened during the week; at other times we may continue with something we have been exploring together. Sessions can be reflective and exploratory, but they can also be more focused or structured when that feels useful.

Some clients come to therapy wanting help with a particular difficulty or period in their lives, while others want a longer-term space to understand themselves and their relationships more deeply. We can decide together what feels right for you and regularly reflect on how the therapy is progressing.

For couples, I work with both partners and the relationship between you, providing a space in which each of you can speak openly and feel heard. I aim to create an environment where difficult conversations can be approached with curiosity and greater understanding.

I offer a complimentary 20-minute initial consultation, giving us an opportunity to talk about what has brought you to therapy, what you may be hoping for and whether working together feels like a good fit.

Sessions are available in person from my private therapy room in Chiswick or online via Zoom.

I offer a complimentary 20-minute initial consultation before arranging a first therapy session. This gives us an opportunity to talk briefly about what has brought you to therapy, what you might be hoping for, and whether working together feels like a good fit.

There is no need to prepare for the consultation or know exactly what you want to say. I may ask a few questions to help me understand what is happening for you and what you would like support with, and you will also have the opportunity to ask me questions about therapy or how I work.

If we decide to work together, I will send you some practical information before our first session, including my Therapy Agreement and a short contact details form.

Our first full session is an opportunity to begin exploring things in more depth. We may talk about what is happening in your life now, relevant past experiences, important relationships and what you would like to gain from therapy. There is no assessment to pass and no expectation that you tell me everything at once. We will work at a pace that feels manageable for you.

For couples, the first session allows me to begin understanding each of you, your relationship, what has brought you to couples therapy and what you would each like to be different. Both perspectives are important, and you don't need to agree on the problem or arrive with the same goals.

Individual sessions are £80 and couples sessions are £110.

Sessions last 50 minutes and are available in person in Chiswick or online via Zoom.