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Claudia Castiglione, BACP

Based in the UK Online sessions

Practical therapy for relationship and trauma concerns

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Years in practice
4
Registration
BACP
Languages
English
Focus
Relationship issues
Focus
Trauma and abuse
Focus
Grief
About

About Claudia

Claudia Castiglione is a counsellor who blends psychodynamic thinking with trauma-focused work and Internal Family Systems ideas. She draws on four years of UK practice to help people who are feeling overwhelmed by relationship struggles, grief, depression, anxiety or issues around intimacy. Claudia believes people carry strengths that matter and that therapy can help them use those strengths to move forward.

In sessions she starts by listening closely to what matters most to the person in front of her.

Background and approach

That helps her spot patterns from the past that still affect daily life, and identify memories or reactions linked to earlier hurts. She works in plain language and aims for clear, doable next steps rather than long theory talks. Claudia uses trauma-focused methods when past events keep upsetting the present.

She also draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at recurring relationship themes and emotions. Internal Family Systems is used to help people understand different parts of themselves and how those parts interact. People come with many concerns such as stress, addiction, eating or body-image problems, anger and low self-esteem.

Claudia also supports those facing life changes, career worries, fertility or parenting strains. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts clients in the United Kingdom and internationally. She holds BACP registration, has four years' experience, and offers a straightforward, collaborative style.

To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange sessions based on scheduling and subscription options.

Focus areas and approaches

What Claudia works with

Everything Claudia lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Claudia helps people with.

Approaches Claudia lists

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Online support

Online therapy using psychodynamic and trauma-informed approaches

Psychodynamic Therapy looks at patterns that repeat across relationships and daily life. It helps people notice how past experiences shape current reactions and offers space to understand recurring feelings and behaviours. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on the impact of distressing events and aims to reduce how much those memories interfere with day-to-day life. It is often helpful for anxiety, flashbacks or strong emotional reactions. Internal Family Systems helps people recognise different 'parts' inside themselves, and supports learning kinder ways to relate to those parts.

Finding the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will listen to the person’s goals, concerns and preferences, then suggest methods to try. Plans are adjusted over time so the work matches the client’s changing needs and pace.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different lifestyles. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and non-verbal cues. Phone sessions can fit a shorter break at work or be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging allow brief check-ins and ongoing written dialogue between calls. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into busy family and work routines.
Questions

Questions people ask about Claudia

What concerns might be addressed in sessions?

Claudia works with a wide range of issues including relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy problems, depression, anxiety and stress. She also supports people with eating and body image issues, addictions, parenting strains and career worries.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She combines psychodynamic ideas, trauma-focused methods and Internal Family Systems in a plain, practical way. The focus is on listening, spotting recurring patterns and agreeing simple, doable steps to try between sessions.

What background does she bring to her work?

Claudia has four years of professional experience in the United Kingdom supporting people with trauma, relationships and life changes. Her approach emphasises people’s existing strengths as part of the change process.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients as part of her practice.

What session formats are offered online?

Claudia provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does the cost and payment work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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