- Person-centred approach
- 45 minute sessions
- Supports career stress
About Clare
Clare Payne is a counsellor who helps people facing money worries alongside related stress, anxiety and relationship strain. She works with clients on self-esteem, career pressures, grief, trauma and intimacy-related issues. Clare uses a person-centred way of working so sessions follow what matters most to the client on the day.
Clare keeps sessions focused on practical change and understanding patterns that hold people back. Early meetings explore what has led someone to seek support and what they would like to achieve. Sessions are 45 minutes long and the first few are used to agree goals and see if the fit feels right.
Her background includes a Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Coaching from the University of East London and earlier study in person-centred counselling and life coaching. Clare describes her approach as flexible and tailored to the person rather than a single method.
As therapy continues, she may draw on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based work, Motivational Interviewing, psychodynamic ideas and solution-focused techniques to address patterns, motivation and relationships. These can support issues like depression, parenting concerns, codependency, and communication problems.
Clare works in the United Kingdom and sees people who prefer to work in English. Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling through the site's Start Therapy process.
How Clare’s approaches translate to online work
Clare commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which helps people clarify values and take small actions toward them even when feelings are difficult. ACT can be useful for anxiety, stress and people struggling with decisions around money and career.She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, which looks at patterns in close relationships and how early experiences shape current responses. This approach can help with intimacy-related issues, communication problems and feelings of abandonment.
Finding the right approach is part of the journey. Clare works collaboratively to choose methods that match a person's goals and preferences. She will review what is helping and adjust the approach as therapy progresses so the work stays relevant and practical.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when a full 45 minute session is not needed. It can also make it simpler to maintain continuity when schedules change, and Clare will help plan a practical arrangement that suits day-to-day life.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Clare help with?
She works with money and financial worries alongside stress, anxiety and relationship strain. Other areas include self-esteem, career issues, grief, trauma, parenting and depression.
How would she approach my issue in sessions?
She begins from a person-centred stance, following what feels most important to the client. Over time she may use techniques from ACT, attachment work, motivational interviewing or psychodynamic ideas to work on patterns and goals.
What is her clinical background?
She holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Coaching from the University of East London and has previous study in person-centred counselling and life coaching. She has four years of professional experience.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the BACP as indicated in her profile.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently taking international clients.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not specify formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether online or in-person sessions are available.
How are costs arranged for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.