Clare Merchant, BACP

Clare Merchant is a counsellor who works mainly using a person-centred approach. She uses listening, compassion and empathy to help people who are feeling overwhelmed or stuck. Clare has three years of practice supporting people through tough moments.

She focuses on a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, grief and depression. Clare also helps people with relationship strain, self-esteem, coping with life changes and issues around addiction and trauma. Additional areas she supports include ageing and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, body image and fertility-related worries.

Clare tailors sessions to each person. She uses discussion and worksheets to help people notice patterns and think about next steps. The work is practical and paced to fit what someone needs right now.

Her way of working is collaborative. Clare aims to understand what matters most and then build goals together. Sessions look at what is getting in the way and practical steps that can help day to day.

She holds BACP as a professional credential. Clare works from the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English. People choosing to work with her will complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling sessions so the process can begin smoothly.

How a person-centred approach works online

Clare primarily uses Client-Centred Therapy which places the person's experience at the centre of the work. This approach involves listening deeply, reflecting what is said and helping people find their own solutions; it is helpful for concerns like stress, anxiety, grief and low self-esteem.

She also draws on an integrative mindset when helpful, combining simple tools and worksheets with the person-centred stance. That mix can support people who want both understanding and practical steps to cope with life changes or caregiving pressures.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Clare will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative decision can be reviewed as things change.

The biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Registered or accredited professionals often use this flexibility to create a rhythm of sessions that suits everyday routines.