Counsellor profile
Clare Merchant, BACP
Counsellor - Stress and anxiety
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Works with grief
- Uses worksheets
About Clare
Counsellor Clare Merchant is a BACP member with three years' experience working in the United Kingdom. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, low self-esteem, coping with life changes and a range of other personal concerns.
Clare uses a client-centred approach. She focuses on listening and responding to what each person needs in the moment. Clare also draws on an integrative background and can use worksheets and guided discussion when that helps to clarify difficult issues.
Sessions are geared toward understanding what is causing distress now and identifying practical steps forward. Clare talks things through with clients and together they look at patterns, feelings and decisions that affect day-to-day life. She uses simple tools alongside conversation to help people weigh options and practise new ways of coping.
People come to Clare for many reasons. These include sleep problems, parenting strain, career stress, addictions, anger and trauma or abuse. Other concerns she lists include bereavement, body image, fertility and caregiving pressures.
Clare accepts international clients and works in English. Her style is direct and conversational, with an emphasis on clear next steps rather than theory-heavy explanations. To begin, people are invited to describe their current situation and what they hope to change.
Client-Centred practice and online counselling
Clare works mainly from a client-centred perspective. That means the conversation focuses on the person's own concerns, feelings and choices. The aim is to listen closely and help people find their own answers to problems such as anxiety, grief or low self-esteem.She also brings an integrative background into the work. This means she can introduce practical tools or worksheets alongside talk-based exploration when those tools seem useful. That approach can help clarify patterns and suggest small steps to try between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Clare will discuss goals and preferences with each person and agree what methods to try. This is a collaborative decision and can change over time as needs shift.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when life is busy. It can also mean fewer technical demands if video is not convenient, but confirm what Clare offers so sessions suit everyday routines.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What sort of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, low self-esteem and life changes, among other concerns.
What approach does she use in sessions?
She uses a client-centred approach and an integrative background. Sessions combine listening, discussion and practical worksheets when helpful.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years' experience working with people on a range of emotional and practical problems.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
In which language are sessions held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are fees and payments handled?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.