Clare Merchant

• Person-Centred Therapy
• Works with anxiety
• Uses worksheets

About Clare

Clare Merchant works with people who are facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief and low self-esteem using a predominantly person-centred approach. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has three years' experience working with clients in the United Kingdom.

Clare offers a calm, listening presence and focuses on what each person brings to sessions. She uses person-centred practice to follow the client's lead, and complements this with practical tools such as worksheets and structured discussion. This helps people make sense of current difficulties and clarify what they want to change.

Sessions look at everyday problems as well as deeper issues. Clare supports people with coping during life changes, work stress, sleep difficulties, parenting strains, addiction-related concerns and the effects of trauma or abuse. She also addresses topics such as body image, fertility and bereavement in straightforward terms.

Her method is simple and practical. Clare talks through problems, helps identify patterns, and works with clients to set realistic short-term goals. Worksheets and conversational exercises are used to build coping skills and plan next steps.

She asks prospective clients to confirm current session options when booking, and uses a subscription model for payments that can be cancelled at any time.

How Clare uses person-centred work in online sessions

Clare uses Client-Centred Therapy which focuses on listening to the person and following their priorities. The therapist encourages the client to lead conversations, and the work often centres on exploring feelings and making sense of what is happening in daily life. This approach suits concerns such as anxiety, grief, relationship strain and self-esteem issues.

She also uses practical, structured tools alongside person-centred listening. Worksheets and focused discussion help turn reflections into short-term goals and actionable steps. These tools support work on coping with life changes, sleep problems, caregiving stress and managing anger.

Deciding on the right approach is part of the process and will be worked out together. Clare will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and agree a way of working that fits. This collaborative discussion helps match methods and planning to what matters most to the client.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people continue work when they are living abroad, while keeping the same counsellor across sessions.

Topics Clare lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Grief
• Self-esteem
• Coping with life changes
• Addictions
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Sleeping disorders
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Career difficulties
• Depression
• Compassion fatigue
• Abandonment
• Aging and geriatric issues
• Blended family issues
• Body image
• Cancer
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Control issues
• Divorce and separation
• Eating and food-related issues
• Family problems
• Fatherhood issues
• Fertility issues
• First responder issues
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Hoarding
• Hospice and end-of-life counselling
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Midlife crisis
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Postpartum depression
• Pregnancy and childbirth
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy

Questions about Clare

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety is listed among the main concerns Clare works with, and she uses person-centred methods and practical worksheets in sessions.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She practises Client-Centred Therapy, following the client's lead, and integrates practical tools such as worksheets and discussion.

How much experience does she have?

She has three years' experience working with clients in the United Kingdom.

Is she registered with a professional body?

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

What languages are available?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

Yes. The profile states she accepts international clients.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start a first session?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.