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Clare Brentnall, BACP

Clare Brentnall is a psychodynamic counsellor who helps people work through stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship concerns.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Depression
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About Clare

Clare Brentnall is a psychodynamic counsellor who helps people work through stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship concerns. She offers a calm space to talk about what feels confusing or painful. Clare encourages people to use their own strengths while they make changes.

Her approach looks at how earlier experiences can affect present feelings and behaviour. Sessions give time to notice patterns and to understand why certain situations trigger strong reactions.

Background and approach

Clare listens for connections between past and present and helps people name those links in simple terms. Clare has four years of professional experience and is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She draws on that experience to guide thoughtful, steady conversations rather than quick fixes.

The tone is practical and reflective rather than technical. People usually talk about relationships, grief, self-esteem, intimacy worries, anger and coping with life changes. Clare aims to help people feel clearer about what they want and how to take small steps towards it.

Sessions are paced to each person’s needs. She offers therapy by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging, which can suit different schedules and communication styles. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step is used so sessions can be arranged around what works for the client.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	376742	February 2027

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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 Clare lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Depression
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Coping with life changes

Ways of working Clare names

Psychodynamic Therapy

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Psychodynamic counselling and online access

Psychodynamic counselling focuses on how earlier life events and relationships shape current feelings and behaviour. It helps people notice recurring patterns, understand why they react in certain ways, and name feelings that might feel confusing. This approach can be useful for anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and grief.

Sessions create time to talk about thoughts and emotions at a steady pace, letting themes emerge over weeks rather than aiming for quick fixes. Clare will work with each person to decide if this way of working fits their needs, and she will adapt discussions to what feels most helpful. Finding the right fit is a collaborative process based on goals and preferences.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat and text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that helps, phone sessions can be quicker and need less bandwidth, and text or chat can suit people who prefer to write or check in between sessions. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, family and daily life.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Clare help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, depression, grief, self-esteem, anger, intimacy issues and coping with life changes.

What is her therapy style like?

She uses psychodynamic counselling to explore links between past experiences and current feelings, offering reflective conversation rather than step-by-step instructions.

How much experience does she have?

Clare has four years of professional work experience in counselling and therapeutic practice.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is provided via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences.

How are fees and payments handled?

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

How do I start working with her?

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