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Clare Merchant, BACP

Clare Merchant is a counsellor who uses a client-centred approach to help people feel heard and understood.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief
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About Clare

Clare Merchant is a counsellor who uses a client-centred approach to help people feel heard and understood. She draws on three years of experience to offer steady, compassionate support for stress, anxiety, grief and other concerns. Clare works with adults facing life changes and emotional strain.

Conversations are simple and direct so people can focus on what matters to them. Clare believes every person is different. She meets each person where they are and adapts to their needs.

Background and approach

Sessions often combine careful listening with practical worksheets and clear questions. This helps people name what is happening and spot small steps forward. Her practice covers a wide range of issues, including relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, addictions and parenting strain.

Clare also supports people dealing with career stress, sleeping problems and compassion fatigue. She takes time to understand how life events affect daily wellbeing. Clare holds BACP, which indicates professional registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

She works in the United Kingdom and communicates in English. International clients may also connect for sessions when arrangements allow. In sessions Clare aims for a calm, non-judgemental tone.

The work is collaborative - she listens, reflects and offers tools you can use between meetings. People can expect a straightforward, practical way to untangle worries and build coping strategies.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	400962	January 2027

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Ways of working Clare names

Client-Centred Therapy

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Client-centred care and online options

Clare practises client-centred therapy, which places the person at the heart of the work. This approach focuses on listening, acceptance and reflecting back what you say so you can make sense of your feelings. It suits people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief and relationship concerns because it helps them feel understood before making changes.

In sessions Clare often uses straightforward tools such as worksheets and plain questions to clarify problems and set small goals. Together you decide which ideas to try next and adjust them over time. The process is collaborative and tailored to your needs rather than following a fixed formula.

Online therapy with Clare is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video sessions let you see facial cues and hold longer conversations. Phone sessions work well when internet bandwidth is limited or when you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging suit brief check-ins, shorter updates or people who express themselves better in writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving or travel and help you maintain continuity of support when life is busy.

Frequently asked

What issues does Clare support?

Clare supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and grief. She also works with trauma and abuse, relationship strain, parenting pressures and related concerns.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses a client-centred approach, focusing on listening and reflecting. Sessions may include worksheets and practical discussion to help you move towards your goals.

How much experience does she have?

Clare has three years of counselling experience working with people facing emotional and life-change challenges.

What credentials and location apply?

Clare holds BACP, which denotes registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She practices from the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in other languages or from abroad?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients may be accepted when arrangements allow.

Which session formats are available?

Clare offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What do I need to do to begin?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.