Clare Payne, BACP
Clare Payne is a counsellor who helps people facing depression, anxiety and stress.
- LGBT
- Self Esteem
- Career difficulties
- +10 more
About Clare
Clare Payne is a counsellor who helps people facing depression, anxiety and stress. She supports those struggling with self-esteem, relationship concerns and parenting strain. Clare also works with issues such as grief, trauma and intimacy-related difficulties.
Her style is practical and person-focused so clients set the pace and agenda in sessions. Clare trained to a postgraduate level in Integrative Counselling and Coaching at the University of East London and holds BACP registration.
Background and approach
She draws on a humanistic, client-centred foundation while also using approaches that suit each person’s needs. Early sessions concentrate on what brought someone to therapy and what they want to change. Sessions typically last 45 minutes and are shaped by the client’s priorities on the day.
Clare may introduce techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, attachment-focused ideas or psychodynamic thinking when these match a person’s goals. The focus is on practical steps and clearer understanding rather than jargon. Clare works with a broad range of concerns beyond depression, including career stress, communication problems, body image and compassion fatigue.
She pays attention to patterns such as attachment or family of origin issues that show up over time. Work can include coaching-style conversations if that best supports someone’s goals. People meet Clare to talk through stuck points, set manageable goals and try different ways to move forward.
The first meetings are a chance to see how the relationship feels and agree a plan together. Sessions are offered in English and delivered online in formats that suit each person.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 388088 | September 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 Clare works with
Everything Clare lists, in their own terms.
- 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.
Online support
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Clare treats the choice of methods as collaborative and will discuss what to try based on a person’s goals and preferences. Sessions can shift over time as needs change, and she welcomes open conversation about what feels helpful.
Online therapy with Clare is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can suit those with lower bandwidth, live chat works for shorter check-ins and messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family or travel commitments and to choose a format that feels manageable for each person.
Frequently asked
What problems does Clare specialise in?
Clare works with depression, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem and relationship difficulties. She also supports people facing grief, trauma, parenting strain and workplace concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is humanistic and client-centred so sessions follow what feels most important to the client. She combines this with practical techniques from several therapies to match each person’s needs.
What experience does she have?
Clare has four years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and practical concerns. Her background includes integrative counselling and coaching work.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds BACP registration and trained at the University of East London for a Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Coaching. Her practice is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Clare offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. 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 and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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