Clare Merchant, BACP

Clare Merchant is a counsellor who uses a person-centred approach to help people feel heard and understood. She has three years of experience listening to people who are struggling and offering steady, practical support. Clare works in English and accepts international clients. She holds BACP accreditation, which is recorded as BACP.

Clare focuses on what matters day to day. She helps people talk through stress, anxiety and low mood. She also supports those facing relationship strain, grief, sleep problems and challenges with self-esteem. Her work covers a broad range of concerns including addiction, trauma and coping with life changes.

Sessions centre on the person in front of her. Clare uses worksheets and guided discussion to uncover what is contributing to someone’s difficulties. That work is practical and paced to each person’s needs. The aim is to build clearer steps towards small goals that fit everyday life.

She treats each person as an individual rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan. Clare adapts her support to match what a person wants and needs in the moment. Progress is worked out together, at a pace that feels manageable.

Clare’s role is to listen, reflect and help people find their own next steps. If you want a counsellor who focuses on thoughts and everyday habits, she includes that perspective in her work. To start, follow the site’s matching and booking steps to arrange a session.

How person-centred practice adapts to online therapy

Clare uses a person-centred approach that focuses on listening and following what matters to the person. This approach helps when the main need is to talk through feelings, sort out everyday habits and decide small practical steps. It suits concerns such as stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship strain.

She also draws on an integrative stance when needed, blending straightforward tools like worksheets with open listening. That helps when someone wants both emotional space and practical techniques to change day-to-day habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Clare will discuss goals and preferences with each person and agree together what methods to try. This collaborative process helps tailor sessions to the issues and to what feels useful for the individual.

If you are thinking about online counselling, check the site to confirm which session formats Clare currently offers. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around family or work, cut down travel time and allow short check-ins when needed. It can also let a person choose quieter surroundings or avoid being on camera, depending on what they prefer. Registered or accredited professionals often help clients decide which format will suit their needs best.