Clare Payne

• Anxiety and stress
• Relationships and intimacy
• Career and coaching

About Clare

Clare Payne helps people with anxiety, stress, relationships, self‑esteem and related problems by working from a person‑centred approach. Sessions are guided by what feels most important to the client on the day, and Clare uses that as the starting point for each meeting. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has four years' experience.

Clare trained in integrative counselling and coaching and holds a Postgraduate Diploma from the University of East London. She also completed courses in person‑centred counselling and life coaching, which inform how she adapts sessions to each person. Early sessions focus on what has brought someone to counselling and what they want to achieve.

Her work is broadly person‑centred, so clients set the pace and choose the topics they wish to discuss. As the therapeutic relationship develops, Clare may draw on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment‑based ideas, motivational interviewing or psychodynamic thinking to help clarify patterns and values.

Practical support may include talking through relationship or parenting concerns, managing grief or compassion fatigue, addressing body image and self‑esteem, or planning career and life changes. Clare also works with issues such as trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, and family of origin themes.

Sessions last 45 minutes and are used to build understanding and agree goals. Clare asks new clients to use the site matching process to book a first session after completing a short questionnaire.

How Clare uses different approaches in remote counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying what matters to you and taking steps in that direction, even when uncomfortable thoughts are present. It can help with anxiety, low mood and making value‑based decisions.

Attachment‑based ideas look at recurring patterns in relationships and early connections to understand how they affect current behaviour. This can be useful for problems with intimacy, communication or relationship patterns.

Client‑centred work means sessions follow the client's lead, with the counsellor listening, reflecting and supporting self‑directed change. It suits people who want a conversational, paced approach to sorting out priorities and goals.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Clare will work with each person to decide which methods to draw on, based on their concerns, goals and what feels most helpful in session.

Confirm the session formats available before booking, as the biography does not specify them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work or family life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check‑ins when needed. Discuss practical arrangements with Clare when you arrange the first appointment to find a setup that suits your routine.

Topics Clare lists

• LGBT
• Self-esteem
• Career difficulties
• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Intimacy-related issues
• Parenting issues
• Depression
• Coaching
• Compassion fatigue
• Abandonment
• Aging and geriatric issues
• Attachment issues
• Avoidant personality
• Blended family issues
• Body image
• Codependency
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Divorce and separation
• Emptiness
• Family of origin issues
• Family problems
• Fertility issues
• Guilt and shame
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Midlife crisis
• Money and financial issues
• Mood disorders
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Postpartum depression
• Post-traumatic stress
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-love
• Sexuality
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues

Ways of working

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Attachment-Based Therapy
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Questions about Clare

Does she work with anxiety and stress?

Yes. Clare lists anxiety and stress among her main concerns and supports people to manage these issues in session.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She works from a person‑centred perspective and may integrate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment‑based ideas, motivational interviewing or psychodynamic approaches as needed.

How much experience does she have?

Clare has four years' experience working as a counsellor and coach.

Is she registered with a professional body and where is she based?

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

Can I have sessions in a language other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

No. She does not accept international clients.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I start sessions with her?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first 45‑minute session.