Clive Fisher

Clive Fisher brings eight years of counselling experience and personal insight into life with anxiety and depression. He holds a Diploma in Integrative Counselling from a BACP accredited college and is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Clive draws on his own journey and professional practice to help people build self-awareness and workable coping strategies.

Clive works in private practice and in community mental health settings. He has supported people with long-term severe mental health problems and connected them with statutory and voluntary services. He has also worked as an independent mental health advocate and alongside occupational therapy teams.

He helps people with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship and family difficulties, anger, loss and bereavement, trauma and abuse. His list of interests also covers parenting, career issues, bipolar, ADHD and compassion fatigue among others.

Clive uses a person-centred approach to build trust and tailor sessions to each individual. He describes his counselling as integrative, drawing on humanistic, psychodynamic, cognitive and existential ideas as needed. Sessions focus on practical ways to manage daily life, talk through difficult feelings and identify steps that feel achievable.

People who choose Clive often want a straightforward, humane counsellor who listens and helps shape realistic plans for change. He aims to create a steady, hopeful space for people to work through stress, grief, anger and life transitions.

How Clive’s approaches translate to online counselling

Clive draws on client-centred and cognitive behavioural methods in his work. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening without judgement and helping a person find their own answers, which can help with low self-esteem, relationship worries and grief. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behaviour and offers practical tools to reduce anxiety, manage anger and change unhelpful reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Clive works collaboratively to decide which ideas to use, matching methods to a person’s goals and the issues they bring. He reviews progress and adapts the plan as needs change so the work feels relevant and manageable.

If you are considering online sessions, check which formats are currently offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling around family or work commitments, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some people find video helpful for face-to-face interaction, while others prefer calls when bandwidth is limited or they want a shorter conversation. Confirm the available options when you arrange your first appointment.