Clare Merchant

Clare Merchant is a counsellor who works using a person-centred approach. She aims to offer a steady, compassionate presence and a listening space for people who are feeling overwhelmed or stuck.

Clare has three years of experience supporting people through common life stresses. She helps with anxiety, low mood, grief, relationship concerns and sleep difficulties. Eating and food-related issues are included among her focus areas alongside body image and self-esteem.

Her style is straightforward and collaborative. Clare uses worksheets alongside conversation to help people notice patterns and try new ways of coping. Sessions focus on practical steps as well as understanding what sits behind current worries.

She tailors each session to the person in front of her and works at a pace that feels right for the individual. Clare also supports people dealing with trauma, addictions, career strain, compassion fatigue and parenting pressures.

Clare is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She offers sessions in English and accepts international clients. Before booking, people are encouraged to check current session options with the service so they know which formats are available.

How Clare’s Person-centred Approach Translates Online

Clare works primarily from a person-centred framework, which means sessions focus on listening, empathy and the client’s own goals. This approach helps people feel understood and supported while they talk through anxiety, grief, relationship worries or eating and food-related issues.

She also uses practical tools such as worksheets during sessions to map patterns and identify small steps forward. These worksheets are used alongside conversation to make progress feel tangible and manageable, especially when dealing with sleep problems, low mood or coping with change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Clare will work with each person to decide what feels helpful, adapting her use of person-centred methods and practical exercises to match their needs and preferences. This is a collaborative process rather than a fixed plan.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people join from different locations if that makes attending simpler for work, family or health reasons.