- Client-Centred Therapy
- Works with life change
- Blended family issues
About Clare
Clare Merchant is a BACP registered counsellor working in the United Kingdom with three years' experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, self-esteem and life changes, and lists blended family issues among her areas of interest. Clare uses a person-centred approach and uses practical tools to help people who are feeling overwhelmed or stuck.
She listens first and then helps people talk through what matters most to them. Sessions use discussion and worksheets to clarify what is happening now and what the person wants to change. Clare aims to keep sessions straightforward and focused on next steps rather than jargon or long theory.
Typical concerns she works with include anger, depression, parenting strains, sleeping problems and coping with illness or caregiver stress. She also supports people dealing with abandonment, family problems, divorce and separation, and issues around body image and eating. Addictions, compassion fatigue and first responder issues are within her stated focus areas.
Clare describes her main clinical approach as Client-Centred Therapy. In practice this means she follows the person’s lead, reflects back what she hears and helps them find their own solutions. Worksheets and structured discussion are used when useful to map progress and set achievable goals.
Sessions are offered in English and Clare accepts international clients. She asks people to follow the site process to complete a short questionnaire and book a first session so she can learn about their situation and match on practical details.
How Clare uses person-centred work online
Clare draws on Client-Centred Therapy online, which means she listens closely and follows what the person brings to sessions. This approach is useful for worries such as anxiety, relationship strain and feeling overwhelmed because it focuses on the person's experience and what they want to change.She also uses practical worksheets and structured conversation to clarify problems and set small goals. These tools help people track progress, practise new ways of responding and break larger problems into manageable steps, for example with sleeping, anger or coping after loss.
Choosing an approach is part of the work together. Clare will talk with the client about their needs, goals and preferences and then agree an approach to try. This is collaborative and can be adjusted as things move forward.
Session formats are not listed in her biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, allow a shorter check-in when time is limited and reduce travel time. Clare aims to make sessions practical so people can try new ways of handling blended household challenges between meetings.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, self-esteem and coping with life changes. Blended family issues are listed among her focus areas.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a Client-Centred Therapy approach, following the person’s lead and reflecting what is said. Worksheets and structured discussion are used when helpful to set goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of experience working with people on a range of concerns including addiction, trauma, and caregiver stress.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the BACP.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with international clients?
Yes, she accepts international clients. Confirm scheduling and time zone details during booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact fees are shown during the booking process.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.