Sheet 1
- Psychodynamic counselling
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
About Clare
Clare Brentnall is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with four years of professional experience. She works with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties and depression. Clare also supports those coping with family issues, grief, intimacy-related concerns, anger, low self-esteem and life changes.
Clare practises psychodynamic counselling. That approach looks at how past experiences and current patterns of behaviour connect. Sessions make room to notice feelings and recurring ways of relating to others and to oneself.
In sessions Clare encourages clients to talk through what matters to them. She treats the person sitting in front of her as the expert on their own life and builds on existing strengths. Conversations are used to uncover patterns that may be keeping problems in place and to try out different ways of thinking about situations.
People often come for help with persistent anxiety, repeating relationship problems or low mood. Clare offers time to reflect on meanings behind emotions and actions, and how past events can shape present reactions. The work can include looking at how people relate to partners, friends and family.
Her practical focus is on helping clients recognise patterns and make manageable changes. Clare describes the first step as simply reaching out and beginning a conversation about what needs to change. The counsellor aims to be steady and consistent while helping people find clearer ways forward.
Sheet 2
Psychodynamic counselling and remote sessions
Psychodynamic counselling looks at how earlier experiences shape present feelings and relationships. It helps people notice recurring patterns, understand where they come from and think about different responses to stress, low mood or relationship tension.The approach invites reflection on emotions, thoughts and repeated reactions. In practice this means talking about current difficulties alongside memories and patterns that reappear in relationships. That can be useful for anxiety, depression and repeated relational problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Clare will discuss what feels most helpful and decide together which ways of working suit a person’s goals and preferences. The choice of focus and pace is collaborative and reviewed over time.
Session formats are not listed in the biography. Please confirm the available options before booking so you know how sessions will be arranged. Remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins and remove travel time. They can also be useful when quieter surroundings or lower-bandwidth options are needed.
Sheet 3
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sheet 4
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems and depression. Additional areas include family issues, grief, intimacy-related matters, anger, self-esteem and coping with life changes.
What therapeutic approach is used?
Clare uses psychodynamic counselling. This approach explores links between past experience and current patterns of feeling and behaving.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working as a counsellor in the UK.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How do I start working with her and what does it cost?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button and completing a short matching questionnaire to schedule a first session. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.