- Anxiety and depression
- Blended family issues
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
About Clare
Clare Payne is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with four years' experience. She works with adults on concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship worries, grief, parenting and blended family issues. Clare also supports people facing work stress, career questions, body image and issues around intimacy.
Clare begins sessions from a person-centred viewpoint, which means the client sets the pace and topics. Early meetings focus on what brought someone to counselling and what they hope to change. Clare uses this time to understand recurring patterns, stuck points and the practical problems that get in the way of day-to-day life.
As therapy progresses she may bring in different methods to help meet a client's goals. These can include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice thoughts without getting stuck in them, Attachment-Based ideas to look at relationship patterns, or Motivational Interviewing to support change. She also draws on psychodynamic thinking and solution-focused techniques when useful.
Sessions are 45 minutes long and designed to be straightforward and conversational. Clare aims to help people break down issues into manageable steps and to try new ways of handling difficult situations. She works with adults who want practical help sorting through feelings and everyday relationship problems.
To begin, clients are asked to use the site's matching process and schedule an initial session. Clare uses her counselling background and coaching experience to keep work focused on the outcomes a person wants to reach.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Clare commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-based ideas in her work. ACT encourages noticing thoughts and feelings without letting them drive every action, which can help with anxiety, low mood and stuck behaviour. Attachment-based ideas look at how early and current relationships shape expectations and patterns in adult connections, which can be useful for relationship tensions and blended family dynamics.She treats finding the right way of working as a collaborative process. Early sessions focus on what the client wants to change and which methods feel most helpful. Clare will discuss options together and agree on an approach that fits the client's needs and goals.
The original biography does not specify which remote formats are used, so please check the session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people choose whether to use video or another supported format when that is an option, so sessions can be arranged around everyday commitments rather than a fixed journey.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Clare works with adults on anxiety, depression, relationship worries, grief, parenting and blended family issues, among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She starts from a person-centred approach where the client leads the session and pace. She may also use ACT, attachment-based ideas, motivational interviewing and psychodynamic or solution-focused techniques as needed.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Clare has four years' experience working as a counsellor and coach after completing postgraduate study in counselling and coaching.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she offer?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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.