Brenda Clarke-Wills BSc (Hons) Psyche Open MBACP, BACP
Brenda Clarke-Wills BSc (Hons) Psyche Open MBACP offers help for people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship strain.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- +3 more
About Brenda
Brenda Clarke-Wills BSc (Hons) Psyche Open MBACP offers help for people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship strain. She understands how grief and low self‑esteem can make everyday life harder. Brenda creates a calm, non-judgemental space so people can talk about what matters to them.
Sessions are aimed at helping clients make small, practical changes that feel manageable. Brenda describes herself as person-centred in her work. That means listening first and following what each person brings.
Background and approach
She uses a mix of approaches to suit individual needs rather than a single fixed method. This allows her to look at both current coping and the life events that shaped those patterns. She often draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at where long‑standing issues began.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - CBT - is used to shape helpful thinking and behaviour in the here and now. Mindfulness and DBT skills are offered to support emotional regulation and stress management. With three years of experience including training and volunteering, Brenda aims to help people build resilience and practical ways to manage difficult feelings.
She encourages clients to notice small steps of progress. The focus is on developing insight alongside tools that can be tried between sessions. Brenda is based in the United Kingdom and works in English.
She welcomes people who want a thoughtful, exploratory approach that also gives clear strategies for everyday problems.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 398565 | October 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Brenda works with
Everything Brenda lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Brenda lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-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.
Online support
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Brenda will talk with clients about their goals and preferences and adapt methods as needed. The process is collaborative so the plan can change if something does not feel helpful.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text‑based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversational work and reading non‑verbal cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when a session needs to fit during a break. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check‑ins, ongoing support, or people who prefer not to use audio or video. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring roles and travel.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Brenda help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief and low self‑esteem. Additional focus areas include abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, divorce and domestic violence.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is person‑centred and collaborative, starting with listening to what matters to you. She blends talking about emotions with practical skills work so sessions feel both reflective and action‑focused.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of experience that includes training and volunteering. That experience informs an integrative approach to different problems.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with BACP and holds a BSc (Hons) in Psychology. She practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Brenda works online using video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text‑based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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