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Clare Payne, BACP

Clare Payne is a counsellor who aims to help people who feel stuck, overwhelmed or unsure about the next step.

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About Clare

Clare Payne is a counsellor who aims to help people who feel stuck, overwhelmed or unsure about the next step. She works in a calm, person-centred way so clients can bring whatever matters most that day and set the pace for sessions. Clare keeps language simple and practical to help people understand their options and make small changes that feel manageable.

Clare trained at the University of East London and holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Coaching.

Background and approach

She also completed courses in Person-Centred Counselling and Life Coaching, which shape a flexible approach to therapy. Clare has four years of practice experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP. Sessions usually last 45 minutes.

The first few meetings focus on what led someone to seek support and what they hope to change. Clare uses that time to build a working relationship and to check whether the style feels right for the person attending.

Depending on what a client needs, Clare may draw on techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment work, Motivational Interviewing, psychodynamic ideas or solution-focused thinking. These approaches are used in straightforward ways to look at patterns, values and practical steps forward.

She works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, stress, career matters, parenting and self-esteem. Sessions are offered in English and are delivered online by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	388088	September 2026

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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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How Clare’s approaches translate to online therapy

Clare regularly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based ideas and client-centred practice in online work. ACT focuses on values and practical steps to move towards what matters, helping with anxiety, low mood and life decisions. Attachment-based ideas look at recurring relationship patterns and how early experiences affect current feelings and reactions, which can be useful for intimacy and relationship concerns. Client-centred therapy places the person at the heart of sessions, so the counsellor follows what feels most important and adapts to the client's pace and needs.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Clare will collaborate with clients to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences. That choice is revisited as sessions progress, so methods can change if something else would be more helpful.

Online therapy here is offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to give practical flexibility. Video calls are useful when visual cues matter and a fuller conversation is needed. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat and text messaging let clients check in between sessions or use shorter written exchanges when that suits their life. These options aim to make therapy more accessible around everyday commitments.

Frequently asked

What kinds of issues does Clare help with?

Her work covers many concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, stress, career and self-esteem matters.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She uses a person-centred, humanistic approach where the client leads the session. Clare also draws on ACT, attachment ideas, motivational interviewing and psychodynamic thinking as needed.

What is her background and experience?

Clare has a Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Coaching from the University of East London and four years of practice experience.

What professional credential does she hold and where does she practise?

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP and practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available online?

Clare offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging for online work.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Clare?

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