Mandy Clarkson , BACP

Mandy Clarkson welcomes people who are ready to take a first step toward greater wellbeing and more satisfying relationships. She offers a calm and approachable presence, combining professional training with personal life experience to support clients through difficult changes and emotional pain. Mandy trained primarily in Person-Centred therapy - an approach that places the client at the centre of their own process - and has since developed an integrative practice that uses techniques from different therapeutic models to suit each person’s unique needs.

Her work is grounded in empathy and collaboration. Mandy has supported men, women, families, young adults, teenagers, and children across a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, eating and sleeping issues, ADHD, and many other areas. She aims to increase self-awareness and life satisfaction by helping clients explore painful issues at a pace they find manageable.

Mandy’s approach blends client-centred principles with practical strategies from cognitive behavioural and mindfulness-based work when appropriate, and she draws on psychodynamic and solution-focused ideas as needed. She holds the BACP credential - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects her professional standing within the UK. Mandy is accepting new clients and offers support with warmth and respect.

Therapeutic approaches for online counselling and support

Mandy combines client-centred therapy with cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness techniques to tailor online sessions to each person’s needs. Client-centred therapy focuses on creating a supportive space where the client’s perspective guides the work and helps build self-understanding and emotional resilience - this approach is useful for exploring identity, relationship concerns, and life transitions. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, which can be effective for anxiety, depression, stress, and sleep or eating difficulties. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and acceptance practices that can reduce reactivity, improve focus, and support coping with ongoing stressors.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Mandy works with each person to assess their goals, preferences, and the challenges they bring, and she adapts techniques over time so the therapy remains relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy with Mandy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, receive support from home, and maintain continuity of care when life circumstances change, while still working with licensed professionals and therapists who guide the therapeutic process.