Clare Merchant , BACP

Clare Merchant is a counsellor who uses a Client-Centred Therapy approach to listen and respond with empathy. She has three years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, grief and low self-esteem. Clare works with concerns that affect day-to-day life, such as sleeping problems, anger and coping with big changes.

She aims to create a calm space where clients can talk through what matters most to them. Clare uses worksheets and guided discussion to help people recognise patterns and make practical steps towards their goals. Sessions focus on what each person needs rather than a one-size-fits-all method.

Clare has worked with a wide range of issues linked to relationships, parenting and family difficulties. She also supports people dealing with addictions, trauma and compassion fatigue. Additional areas Clare addresses include body image, eating and food-related problems, fertility and cancer-related concerns.

Her background includes three years of hands-on practice and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Clare offers her services in English to people based in the United Kingdom and internationally.

Therapy sessions can be delivered in several formats to fit different lifestyles. Clare will work alongside each client to set realistic goals and adapt the approach as progress is made.

Client-Centred Care and Online Options

Client-Centred Therapy places the client at the heart of the work. The counsellor listens closely and reflects understanding so people feel heard. This approach can help with anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship stress and grief by building confidence and clarity about next steps.

Clare also combines worksheets and guided discussion to turn insight into action. That practical element helps when coping with sleep difficulties, anger or major life changes. The aim is to agree goals together and check progress each session so the approach can be adjusted as needed.

Finding the right method is part of the process and Clare treats this as a shared decision. She will talk through options and adapt her way of working to match a client’s needs, goals and preferences. This collaborative process helps people choose whether shorter check-ins or longer sessions suit them best.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different schedules. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can work with lower bandwidth, live chat suits brief updates, and messaging can support ongoing reflection between meetings. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments.