Clare Merchant , BACP

Clare Merchant is a therapist who has spent the past 3 years supporting people through times of stress, loss, relationship difficulty and life change. She works predominantly from a person-centred perspective, offering compassionate listening and a calm, non-judgmental presence to help clients explore what matters most to them. Clare adapts her support to each individual, combining discussion and practical worksheets to clarify the factors affecting wellbeing and to identify achievable steps toward personal goals.

She has additional training in an integrative approach, which allows her to draw on different therapeutic ideas when appropriate and tailor sessions to a client’s needs. Clare holds BACP, indicating membership in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and she uses that professional framework to guide her practice. Sessions may focus on issues such as anxiety, grief, relationships, self-esteem, trauma, addiction, parenting and career concerns, with an emphasis on helping clients develop coping strategies and clearer direction.

Clare welcomes clients in the United Kingdom and internationally, and offers flexible remote options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to make therapy accessible to varied schedules and circumstances.

Client-Centred Support and Online Therapy Options

Clare uses a client-centred approach that prioritises the individual’s experience, offering empathic listening and gentle guidance to help people explore their feelings and find their own solutions. This style is helpful for issues such as anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties and coping with life changes because it focuses on the client’s values and pace.

She also draws on integrative training when needed, bringing together different therapeutic ideas to suit a client’s particular concerns and goals. That flexible stance can support people dealing with trauma, addiction, grief or ongoing stress by tailoring techniques to what the client finds most useful.

Finding the right approach is part of the work and Clare will collaborate with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. She views therapy as a partnership and adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for people with busy lives or limited local options. Video calls and phone sessions provide live, face-to-face contact, while live chat and text-based messaging allow for more immediate or flexible exchanges. These options make it easier to schedule regular sessions and continue therapy from different locations with licensed professionals and therapists who can meet varied accessibility needs.