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Clement West

Clement West, BACP

United Kingdom

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BACP counsellor - stress and relationships

  • Client-Centred Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy

About Clement

Clement West is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with four years of experience working with stress, anxiety, relationships, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. He describes his work as helping people increase self-knowledge, perceive things differently and gain a sense of hope and freedom. Clement emphasises responsibility and willingness to change alongside a gentle, understanding approach.

He focuses on practical shifts in how people relate to themselves and others. Sessions often include noticing patterns that keep someone stuck and trying small changes to test new ways of responding. Clement names motivation, addictions, abuse, and neurodiverse experiences such as autism and ADHD among areas he has supported.

Clement draws on client-centred listening, cognitive behavioural ideas and mindfulness practices. He aims to help clients see positives and build practical steps that fit their life. The emphasis is on working together rather than prescribing a single method.

His background includes a spiritual and holistic element, which he says informs his outlook. He also runs group work titled "Enabling Positive Change" on the platform, beginning April 2025. Clement mentions sharing material on YouTube as a way to get a sense of his style.

People who want straightforward conversation about guilt, shame or ongoing self-criticism may find his focus familiar. Before booking, readers should check session options and formats to confirm they meet their needs.

How his approaches translate to online work

Clement often uses client-centred methods that prioritise attentive listening and reflecting back what someone says. This helps people feel heard and clarifies where they want to change, useful for issues such as relationship strain or low self-worth. He also uses cognitive behavioural therapy ideas to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviours. CBT techniques can help with anxiety, stress and patterns of guilt by offering concrete ways to challenge and rehearse alternatives. Mindfulness practices are used to build moment-to-moment awareness of thoughts and feelings. These practices can reduce reactivity and support people who carry ongoing self-criticism or shame. Choosing the right mix of these approaches is part of the work. Clement says he will collaborate with clients to decide what fits their needs, goals and preferences rather than imposing a single model. Confirm the exact session options before booking, as the biography does not list formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time so conversations can happen between other commitments. Registered or accredited professionals can offer these practical benefits, and Clement will help align the format and approach with the client’s everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of issues does he work with?

He works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes, along with related concerns such as abandonment, attachment and body image.

How does he approach guilt and shame?

Clement uses client-centred listening, cognitive behavioural ideas and mindfulness to help people notice patterns and try small changes in how they respond to difficult feelings.

What experience does he have?

He has four years of clinical experience supporting people with motivation, addictions, abuse and neurodiverse issues including autism and ADHD.

Is he registered and where is he based?

He is registered with BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

He accepts international clients.

What are the session formats?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees and starting steps handled?

Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.

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