Claudia Behnke, UKCP Accredited Psychotherapist

Claudia Behnke

London EC2R English, German
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Claudia Behnke, UKCP Accredited Psychotherapist

Claudia Behnke

London EC2R English, German
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My Approach

My approach is warm, authentic, and relationship-led. I’m deeply interested in the connections we form with others, and in how the quality of those connections shapes our emotional wellbeing. I believe that nurturing meaningful, honest relationships — both with others and with ourselves — can be central to living a healthier, more fulfilling life. In our work together, I aim to create a safe and collaborative space where you feel seen, heard, and able to explore your experiences at your own pace.

My work is rooted in Psychosynthesis, a model of transpersonal psychology sometimes described as “soul work”. It recognises the spiritual dimension of human experience and seeks to integrate all aspects of the self — emotional, physical, intellectual, and spiritual. Through this integrative process, psychotherapy can help address painful histories, restore a sense of inner coherence, and support you in reconnecting with who you truly are and who you may yet become.

Psychosynthesis invites a gentle uncovering of one’s deeper potential. Much like light encouraging a bud to unfurl, the reflective and relational work of therapy can support meaningful and lasting transformation — allowing insight, self-acceptance, and growth to emerge in their own time.

About Me

I’m Claudia, a UKCP-accredited Psychotherapist with a Master’s degree in Psychosynthesis Psychology. Originally from Germany, I’ve been living in the UK for over twenty years and bring both professional and personal insight into what it means to navigate identity, belonging, and change across cultures.
I work with individuals and couples, offering a reflective and supportive space to explore what may feel stuck, overwhelming, or unclear. My approach is warm, relational, and integrative — grounded in the belief that psychotherapy can help deepen self-understanding, ease emotional distress, and foster a stronger sense of agency in one’s life. As awareness grows, so too does the capacity to relate differently to feelings that once felt limiting or overpowering.
I have particular experience supporting people with relationship and attachment difficulties, codependency, love addiction, burnout, and the experiences of highly sensitive people. Alongside individual therapy, I work with couples using Terry Real’s Relational Life Therapy framework, helping partners strengthen communication, repair disconnection, and build more conscious, resilient relationships.

I also have a special interest in working with expats and those in creative and high-pressure industries such as fashion, media, and music — contexts where identity, performance, and belonging often intersect in complex ways.

Whatever brings you to therapy, I aim to meet you with curiosity, respect, and care, supporting you in moving towards greater clarity, resilience, and connection.

I work with

  • Couples
  • Individuals

Special Interests

Like all UKCP registered psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors I can work with a wide range of issues, but here are some areas in which I have a special interest or additional experience.

I can help you to explore the roots of your ADHD and come to a more compassionate understanding of your symptoms. I work with mindfulness in order to help you manage those symptoms.
Depression can significantly impact on our life and prevent us from achieving our goals. We may feel lonely, hopeless and unwanted; we may have very little motivation to engage in any activity or meet with others. Physiological sensations such as constant tiredness, headache, sleep problems are also common when we feel low. Therapy can help break the vicious cycle of depressive feelings and thoughts and assist us in the development of helpful coping strategies to better manage our mood.
I frequently work with people that struggle within their personal and romantic relationships. In particular I have conducted research around codependency and love addiction which helped me to better understand the emotional, physical and spiritual impact of it. I help my clients discover and resolve the root cause of their codependency and related relationship challenges so they may live better lives and form healthy and flourishing relationships. I support clients in developing behaviours that will support their continued growth. My work with Couples is predominantly influenced by Terry Real's Relational Life Therapy. It is a therapeutic approach which aims to help partners resolve conflicts, develop personal accountability, improve communication, and foster intimacy within their relationship.
Psychosynthesis integrates spiritual as well psychological elements. It explores and supports the ways in which people harmonise various aspects of their personal self in order to grow and develop. A key assumption of psychosynthesis is that every human being has a vast potential for personal growth - a natural tendency to synthesise all aspects of their being to become the fullest realisation of themselves. Psychosynthesis is a conscious attempt to cooperate with this natural process of personal development in order to foster awareness, self-healing, and a greater connection to the ever-changing nature of human life. The therapeutic framework of psychosynthesis can help a wide range of individuals to overcome life challenges. I draw on a range of diverse techniques to guide clients through the process of self-actualisation and self-realisation. This forms an important part of therapy as it helps clients to discover a higher, spiritual level of consciousness that will facilitate positive changes and personal growth.
There can be many underlying reasons you might feel stressed. I can support you to explore and understand your feelings. so that you can find your own unique way to manage stress.

Types of Therapies Offered

  • Psychosynthesis Psychotherapeutic Counsellor

What I can help with

  • Abuse
  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Bereavement
  • Couple Issues
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family
  • Identity Problems
  • Infertility
  • Obsessions
  • Online Counselling
  • Parents
  • Separation
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Trauma
  • Workplace Counselling

Types of sessions

  • Face to Face - Long Term
  • Face to Face - Short Term
  • Online Therapy

London Office

Token House
11- 12 Tokenhouse Yard
City of London
London EC2R 7AS

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Cost:

£90 for individuals, £120 for couples

Southend Office

45 Westminster Drive
Southend SS0 9SJ
United Kingdom

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Cost:

£80 for individuals, £100 for couples

UKCP College

  • Psychotherapeutic Counselling and Intersubjective Psychotherapy College (PCIPC)
Claudia Behnke

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