- Person-centred approach
- ACT and attachment ideas
- 45 minute sessions
About Clare
Clare Payne is a counsellor registered with the BACP and has four years' experience. She works with adults carrying guilt or shame alongside concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues and trauma and abuse. Her practice also covers LGBT issues, self-esteem, parenting and career stress.
Clare uses a person-centred way of working. Sessions begin where the client is that day and focus on what matters most to them. Early sessions concentrate on understanding what has brought someone to therapy and what they hope to get from meeting.
As the relationship develops, Clare draws on approaches that fit each person's needs. She may use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help with values and action, Attachment-Based thinking to look at relational patterns, and Motivational Interviewing to support change. She also uses psychodynamic ideas and solution-focused questions when helpful.
Sessions last 45 minutes. The first few meetings are practical and exploratory - listening to what has been happening, noticing repeating patterns, and agreeing on next steps. Clare describes her role as working at the client’s pace and helping them consider options rather than giving fixed solutions.
Costs vary with location and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, clients are invited to use the service's matching process, complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session. Clare works in English and does not accept international clients.
How Clare uses different approaches in online work
Clare commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in sessions. ACT looks at values and small practical steps people can take, and it can help when guilt or shame gets in the way of ordinary life. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to notice relationship patterns and how early bonds shape current reactions; this can be useful for intimacy and trust issues.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Clare will talk with clients about their situation, goals and preferences and then suggest methods to try. That decision is collaborative and can be adjusted as sessions continue.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking as the biography does not list specific online formats. Clients should check which session options are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Registered or accredited professionals can use online sessions to maintain consistency when life is busy, and Clare frames online meetings as a way to keep regular contact and focus on practical steps rather than promising any particular outcome.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She works with adults on guilt and shame alongside anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns and career stress.
How does she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
Sessions start by listening to the situation and its effects. Clare may use person-centred conversation plus ACT or attachment ideas to explore meanings and possible next steps.
How much experience does she have?
Clare has four years of professional experience working as a counsellor with adults on a range of concerns.
What qualification does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.