About Clare
Clare Payne is a counsellor who aims to make therapy straightforward and approachable. She works from a person-centred perspective, so sessions follow what matters to the client that day. Clare uses clear language and simple steps to help people look at patterns, stuck points and next steps.
Clare trained with a Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Coaching from the University of East London. She also studied person-centred counselling and life coaching, and holds BACP membership.
Background and approach
This mix means she can adapt her style to the needs and goals people bring. Early sessions usually focus on understanding why someone has come to therapy and what they hope to change. Sessions last 45 minutes and offer time to see if the working relationship feels right for both people.
Clare encourages clients to set the pace and to bring the topics that feel most important. As therapy progresses, Clare may draw on approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment work, motivational interviewing or psychodynamic ideas to support change. She also uses practical coaching techniques when helpful to set goals and actions.
The emphasis is on helping people build clearer choices and small, achievable steps. Clare works with a wide range of concerns including LGBT issues, self-esteem, stress and anxiety, relationships, trauma, grief, parenting and career matters. She aims to create an open, respectful space where clients can talk things through and plan what comes next.
What Clare works with
Everything Clare lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Clare is listed here; the rest shows what else Clare works with.
- LGBT
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches Clare lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online counselling
Clare often works from a person-centred base and may bring in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-based ideas as the work develops. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values, then taking small steps towards a more meaningful life; it can help with anxiety, low mood and stuckness. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at relationship patterns developed over time and helps people understand how those patterns affect current relationships and intimacy.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Clare will talk with clients about their needs, goals and preferences and will jointly decide which methods to try. That collaborative planning helps make sure the work suits the person rather than imposing a single technique.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family life, avoid travel time and keep progress steady between busy weeks. Some formats are shorter or simpler to use when bandwidth is limited, while others support a fuller conversation when more time is needed. Clare aims to help clients find a way of meeting that fits their routine and keeps the focus on practical next steps.
Questions people ask about Clare
What concerns does Clare help with?
She works with issues such as LGBT concerns, self-esteem, stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and grief, parenting and career questions, among others.
What is Clare's therapy style like?
Clare uses a person-centred style that follows what matters to the client each session, and may bring in action-focused coaching or other approaches as needed.
What experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working with clients since gaining her postgraduate qualification.
What credentials and location apply to this counsellor?
Clare holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Coaching and is a member of the BACP. She practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with Clare?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions charged and what about cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Clare?
To start, use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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