- Client-centred
- Practical worksheets
- Supports sleep
About Clare
Clare Merchant is a counsellor who works from a client-centred approach. She focuses on giving people space to be heard and understood while they talk about stress, loss, sleeping problems and other concerns. Clare holds BACP accreditation, and she has worked with clients for three years.
Clare keeps sessions straightforward and practical. She listens first, then uses gentle questions and worksheets to help people spot patterns that affect their mood, sleep and relationships. The aim is to break issues into small, manageable steps rather than overwhelming plans.
Sessions look at day-to-day routines, thoughts and feelings that affect rest and coping. Clare will help people clarify goals such as sleeping better, managing anxiety, dealing with grief or navigating life changes. She encourages small experiments between sessions to test what helps in real life.
Her approach adapts to each person. If someone needs more structure, Clare brings in exercises and worksheets. If someone needs open conversation, she offers space to talk and reflect. The pace is set by the client’s needs and the problems they bring.
People who meet Clare can expect a respectful, non-judgemental space and practical steps to try between meetings. Her background and simple tools are aimed at helping people handle stress, improve sleep routines, and rebuild their sense of control over everyday life.
Client-centred support delivered online
Clare’s main approach is client-centred therapy, which means she listens carefully and follows the person’s pace. The focus is on understanding what matters to the individual and building on their strengths to address issues like anxiety, stress and sleeping difficulties.She also uses straightforward exercises and worksheets when helpful. These tools aim to spot patterns in daily routines and thinking that affect rest and mood, and then to try small changes that can improve sleep and coping over time.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Clare will discuss goals and preferences with each person and adjust the way they work together. She encourages an open conversation about what helps, so the plan reflects the client’s needs and life situation.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy day and can reduce travel time. It also lets people try short check-ins or paced sessions that suit their routine while working towards better sleep and reduced stress.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Clare help with?
Clare works with people on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, sleep problems and related issues such as self-esteem, coping with change, addictions and compassion fatigue.
What is Clare's therapeutic style like?
She uses a client-centred approach that focuses on listening and following the client's lead, with worksheets and discussion when more structure is helpful.
How much experience does she have?
Clare has three years of experience working with clients in counselling settings.
What credentials and location are listed for Clare?
Clare is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and Clare accepts international clients.
What session formats can I expect?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Clare?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.