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Brenda Clarke-Wills BSc (Hons) Psyche Open MBACP, BACP

Brenda Clarke-Wills BSc (Hons) Psyche Open MBACP helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, low self-esteem and depression.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief
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About Brenda

Brenda Clarke-Wills BSc (Hons) Psyche Open MBACP helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, low self-esteem and depression. She offers calm, straightforward support and practical tools. Brenda works in English and is based in the United Kingdom.

Brenda aims to create a non-judgemental space where clients can talk through what they are living with. She listens for patterns that keep people stuck and helps name the feelings behind behaviours.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on building self-awareness and usable skills rather than labels. Her way of working is flexible and integrative. She draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at where difficult patterns began, and uses cognitive behavioural tools to change unhelpful thoughts and habits.

Person-centred principles shape the conversation so clients lead the pace and focus. Over three years Brenda has combined training and volunteering experience to support people through change. She emphasises resilience, emotion regulation and healthier ways of relating.

Practical exercises and mindful awareness techniques are offered when helpful. Brenda values honesty and clear communication. She encourages questions at the start so people can judge fit for themselves.

If someone chooses to work with her, sessions aim to help them find steadier ways of coping and clearer decisions about relationships and life direction.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	398565	October 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Brenda lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief
Self esteem
Depression
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Dependent personality
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Narcissism
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-harm
Self-love
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Trichotillomania
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Brenda names

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Therapeutic approaches for online support

Brenda commonly uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationship patterns affect current feelings and behaviour. This approach helps people understand trust, closeness and separation issues in their relationships.

She also uses cognitive behavioural therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and learning practical strategies to change them. CBT is often used for anxiety, low mood and stress because it gives clear steps to try between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and adapt methods to what a person needs. Decisions about which techniques to use are made collaboratively and can change over time.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick check-ins, shorter sessions or people who express themselves better in writing. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, family or travel commitments.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Brenda commonly help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, low self-esteem and depression, plus related issues such as abandonment, body image and caregiver stress.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is calm and practical. She combines reflective listening with exercises to build coping skills and self-awareness.

What is her level of experience?

Brenda has three years of experience, which includes training and volunteer roles prior to offering regular sessions.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She lists BACP as a credential and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can sessions be held in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and Brenda accepts international clients.

Which session formats are available?

Sessions can be run via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on client preference.

How does charging and payment work?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What should I do to begin working together?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.