Clare Merchant , BACP

Clare Merchant is a UK-based counsellor with three years of clinical experience who offers a compassionate, person-centered style of support. She focuses on listening carefully and helping people make sense of their current wellbeing, drawing on discussion and practical worksheets to explore the issues that matter most. Clare adapts her way of working to fit each person, recognising that every client is unique and that therapy should reflect individual needs and goals.

Trained primarily in a person-centered approach, Clare emphasises empathy, respect, and collaboration to create a safe space for reflection and change. She has also trained in integrative methods and draws on different techniques when they are helpful, tailoring interventions to suit areas such as stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, self-esteem, coping with life changes, addictions, family and trauma concerns.

Holding the BACP credential - a professional association for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom - Clare combines structured practical tools with a warm, non-judgmental presence to help clients develop a clear path toward their goals. She offers flexible options to work together and supports clients in setting realistic steps for change while respecting their pace and preferences.

Client-Centered Care and Online Therapy Options

Clare primarily uses a client-centered approach, which focuses on creating a supportive, non-judgmental space where the client leads the pace and direction of sessions. This approach helps with issues like anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship concerns, grief, and coping with life transitions by emphasising empathy, understanding, and the client’s own strengths.

She is also trained in integrative methods and can introduce practical tools and worksheets when appropriate to complement a person-centered focus. These techniques can assist when a more structured plan or specific coping strategies are helpful for moving toward defined goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Clare works collaboratively with clients to identify what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they explore options and refine the plan as therapy progresses.

Online therapy with Clare is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access support from licensed professionals without needing to travel, helping clients maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other commitments.