Claudia Canova , BACP

Claudia Canova builds therapy around a relationship that is tailored to each person she works with. She focuses on helping people become more authentic and experience greater psychological freedom by exploring what matters most to them and what has been neglected so far. Her Psychosynthesis approach blends practical, here-and-now problem solving with attention to what is trying to emerge in a person’s life, and to how past experiences have influenced the expression of potential and fulfilment.

Claudia welcomes people who need a place to offload what is on their chest as well as those who are tired of pretending everything is fine. Together she and a client look at the sources of pain, where those patterns come from, and how they affect day-to-day life. She aims to provide a space of acceptance for anyone who chooses to come.

She is a BACP accredited Psychosynthesis therapist - BACP is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and she co-facilitates workshops at the Psychosynthesis Trust for counsellors in training. Claudia volunteers with organisations offering emotional support to people affected by Covid19 and with vulnerable young adults. She is about to complete certification in Integrative Transpersonal Supervision and already supports clinicians in their work. Before training as a therapist, Claudia worked for nearly two decades in media and communications, spent time in the music and performing industry, and worked in education.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Claudia draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early bonds and current relationship patterns shape emotional responses and connection. This approach can be helpful for people working on relationship difficulties, anxiety about closeness, or patterns of dependency and avoidance.

She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on creating a respectful, non-judgmental space where the client’s own goals and values guide the work. This approach supports self-exploration, self-esteem, and finding practical ways to cope with life’s challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Claudia works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts the work over time as priorities change.

Online therapy with Claudia is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals without travel, and they allow sessions to fit into busy lives while maintaining continuity of care.