Pazit Clayton , BACP

Pazit Clayton is a qualified integrative counsellor based in Heswall, Wirral, who provides therapy for adults and young adults both online and from her office. With seven years of experience, she offers a warm, sensitive space where people can examine their feelings, beliefs and life circumstances in a non-judgmental way. Pazit emphasizes the importance of a secure therapeutic relationship as a foundation for reconnecting with core values and finding greater peace of mind. Together with clients she explores concerns, identifies patterns, and works toward clearer perspectives and practical coping strategies.

Pazit supports people facing a wide range of difficulties including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting and family concerns, anger and career-related stress, as well as compassion fatigue and issues related to LGBT identity. Additional areas of focus include abandonment and attachment wounds, autism and Asperger Syndrome, body image, caregiver stress, codependency, communication and control issues, dissociation, divorce and separation, domestic violence, guilt and shame.

She practises an integrative approach, drawing on client-centered principles and incorporating techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, psychodynamic work and solution-focused methods as appropriate to each person. Pazit also undertakes voluntary work alongside paid practice and describes a strong commitment to ongoing learning and professional development. She is a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling Society, is fully insured and holds an enhanced DBS check. Therapy is offered in English and Hebrew.

Therapeutic Approaches That Work Well Online

Client-centered therapy focuses on building a respectful, empathetic relationship in which the person is invited to lead the conversation. This approach helps people explore their values, clarify emotions and discover personal solutions to relationship, self-esteem and life-change challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured, practical method that helps identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop new ways of thinking and behaving; it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress and problems with sleep or eating. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and awareness practices that can reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation, which can be helpful for anxiety, trauma responses and day-to-day stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Pazit works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit best with their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the mix of techniques as therapy progresses. This collaborative stance helps tailor sessions to what feels most helpful for the individual.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call, telephone, live chat or text-based messaging make it easier to fit support into busy lives and to connect from different locations. These options can increase access to regular sessions, allow continuity through life changes, and support steady progress with the guidance of a licensed professional.