Clare Merchant

Clare Merchant is a counsellor who uses a client-centred approach to help people feel heard and understood. She brings three years of experience and offers a calm, non-judgemental space for people to talk about stress, anger, relationships and other concerns.

Her sessions focus on listening first. Clare aims to understand each person's experience before suggesting ways forward. She uses worksheets and guided discussion to map out what matters to the client and identify small, practical steps to try.

Clare supports people dealing with anxiety, depression, grief and life changes. She also works with issues such as addiction, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, self-esteem and career strain. This breadth allows her to respond to a variety of everyday pressures and emotional struggles.

When relevant, Clare helps people think about family dynamics, parenting strain, blended family challenges and forgiveness work. She also assists with concerns around body image, eating issues, fertility and ageing. Her approach is collaborative and paced to the client’s comfort.

Clare is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She offers sessions in English and is based in the United Kingdom. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a session to suit their needs.

How client-centred work translates to online therapy

Clare practises client-centred therapy, which means she listens carefully and follows the pace set by the person in front of her. This approach helps when people need space to talk about anger, grief, anxiety or life changes without feeling rushed.

She also uses conversational tools and worksheets during sessions to help people notice patterns and plan small steps forward. That practical element can support work on sleep, self-esteem, addictions and relationship concerns by turning reflections into clear actions.

Finding the right way of working is part of the process. Clare will help the person decide which approaches and exercises suit their goals and comfort level, and she adapts sessions as needs change. This is a collaborative process rather than a fixed programme.

The original biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to use worksheets together in-session and to keep regular appointments around work or caregiving commitments.