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Clare Payne, BACP

Practical, person-centred counselling for anxiety and stress

4 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Clare

Clare Payne is a counsellor who aims to make therapy straightforward and practical. She works with people on common concerns such as anxiety, stress, low self-esteem and relationship difficulties. Clare speaks plainly and focuses on what matters most to the client on the day.

She trained with a Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Coaching from the University of East London. Clare also completed earlier courses in Person-Centred Counselling and Life Coaching, which shape her flexible way of working.

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Background and approach

She uses that variety to meet different needs rather than following one fixed method. In sessions she starts from a person-centred place, letting the client set the pace and shape the conversation. Early meetings focus on understanding why someone has come to therapy and what they want to change.

Clare helps people notice repeated patterns and stuck points, then works with them to try small practical steps forward. As therapy continues she may draw on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based ideas, motivational interviewing or psychodynamic thinking to suit the person. Sessions are 45 minutes long and concentrate on clear, achievable goals when that is helpful.

Clare practises across a broad range of concerns including grief, trauma, parenting stress, career pressures, intimacy-related issues and compassion fatigue. She works in English and sees people in the United Kingdom. The aim is to help people feel steadier and clearer about what they want next.

How Clare’s approaches work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress and feeling stuck. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how early experiences shape current reactions. It can help with relationship worries, intimacy issues and attachment-related distress.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. Clare will work with the client to test which methods feel most useful and adjust as therapy progresses. Sessions begin by clarifying goals and then trying small, practical steps that fit the person's needs and preferences.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, which gives practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that is preferred. Phone sessions can be helpful when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and messaging suit people who prefer writing or need brief, ongoing support between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily life.
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Questions people ask

What issues does Clare commonly help with?
Clare works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, stress, relationship difficulties, grief, trauma and parenting-related strain. She also supports people facing career stress, low self-esteem and intimacy-related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is mainly person-centred and humanistic, guided by what feels most important to the client in each session. She may also draw on ACT, attachment-informed ideas, motivational interviewing or psychodynamic perspectives to suit the person's needs.
What background and experience does she have?
Clare holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Coaching from the University of East London and completed prior courses in Person-Centred Counselling and Life Coaching. She has four years of professional experience.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Can sessions be held in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Clare offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions priced and paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How does someone begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a session according to therapist availability.

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Experience
4 years
Licensed
Languages
English

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