Clare Brentnall, BACP
Clare Brentnall offers calm, straightforward support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood or relationship strain.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Depression
- +7 more
About Clare
Clare Brentnall offers calm, straightforward support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood or relationship strain. She presents a warm, non-judgemental presence and aims to help clients make sense of what they are experiencing now. Clare uses talking therapy to build understanding and practical ways forward.
Clare is a psychodynamic counsellor with four years of professional experience and holds BACP accreditation. Psychodynamic work looks at how past experiences can shape current feelings and patterns.
Background and approach
Sessions are a space to notice recurring themes, feelings and relationships and to try new ways of responding. In practice Clare helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger and self-esteem. She also supports people coping with life changes and the ordinary confusions that come with tough times.
The focus is on what matters to the individual and on small steps that can make daily life easier. Clare believes clients are the experts in their own stories and that therapy is a collaborative process. She listens for strengths and practical resources the person already has.
Clare offers steady support while people test out different ways of thinking and acting. Sessions are straightforward and conversational. Clare helps clients notice patterns and then work out manageable changes.
The aim is clearer understanding and better ways of coping, paced to each person’s needs.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 376742 | February 2027 |
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.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
Approaches Clare lists
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Online support
Therapy is a collaborative process. Clare will listen to what matters to the client and discuss whether psychodynamic work fits their goals. Together they will review progress and adjust the approach to match needs and preferences as the work unfolds.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls are close to face-to-face work and suit longer sessions where seeing expressions matters. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a lunch break or a short check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging allow shorter, written exchanges that some people find easier to manage between commitments. These formats make it simpler to keep momentum and fit therapy around daily life.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Clare specialise in?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Clare uses psychodynamic counselling, which helps people connect past experiences with current feelings and patterns. Sessions are conversational and focus on understanding what matters to the client.
What is her background and experience?
She has four years of professional counselling experience working in the United Kingdom.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
Clare holds BACP accreditation and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not taking international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging depending on what suits the client.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try therapy with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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