- Anxiety and stress
- Addiction support
- Relationship help
About Clare
Clare Bridgman is an integrative counsellor with four years' experience. She offers calm, practical support for people facing anxiety, depression, addiction and relationship strain. Clare aims to create a non-judgemental space where people can talk honestly about what feels hard right now.
Clare sees adults and couples, and also works with younger people. She helps with common concerns such as low self-esteem, stress and feelings of emptiness. She also supports people dealing with separation, communication problems, and the fallout from infidelity or family conflict.
Her approach draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques chosen to match each person's needs. In sessions Clare focuses on clear, manageable steps rather than jargon. Conversations can include looking at patterns, improving communication, and finding ways to reduce harmful behaviours such as drug or alcohol misuse.
People often come with worries about attachment, abandonment or body image, and Clare offers space to look at how past experiences shape current feelings. She also helps with life transitions like midlife change and finding greater purpose.
Clare works from the United Kingdom and holds NCPS as a listed credential. Sessions are carried out in English. To begin, the site matching process is used so people can pick a suitable time and start the work when they are ready.
How Clare's approaches work well online
Clare uses an integrative approach that draws on evidence-based techniques to suit each person's needs. That means combining methods that help people understand unhelpful patterns, manage strong emotions and build new coping skills. These techniques work well for anxiety, depression, stress and addiction-related behaviours because they focus on practical steps and learning new ways to respond.Another key element is work on relationships and attachment. Clare helps people explore how past relationships shape present interactions and communication. This can help when dealing with separation, infidelity, blended family challenges, or feelings of abandonment and loneliness.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Clare will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then adapt techniques as therapy progresses. She aims to keep sessions practical and tailored to what the client says is most useful.
If you are considering online therapy, please check the available session formats before booking since formats are not listed here. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit around work and family life, reduce travel time, and make it easier to schedule regular check-ins. Others prefer shorter phone check-ins or video conversations depending on what suits their routine and bandwidth. Confirm current session options when you arrange your first meeting so you can pick what fits your day-to-day life.
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Clare help with?
Clare supports people with anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, relationship difficulties and low self-esteem, among other concerns like grief, guilt and life purpose.
What is Clare's therapeutic style like?
She works in an integrative way, using practical, evidence-based techniques and conversational work to help clients identify unhelpful patterns and try new ways of coping.
How much experience does she have?
Clare has four years' experience working with adults, couples and younger people on a range of emotional and behavioural issues.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practices in the United Kingdom and lists NCPS among her credentials.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are arranged for people within the United Kingdom.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with Clare?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.