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

Credentials
BACP
Experience
3 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteemDepression

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Brenda Clarke-Wills BSc (Hons) Psyche Open MBACP helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, depression and relationship difficulties. She offers calm, straightforward support for people who feel stuck or overwhelmed. Brenda works to help clients understand what is behind their feelings and behaviours so they can make practical changes.

She uses a mix of approaches to meet each person where they are. Brenda draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns.

Background and approach

She also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and build coping skills. Mindfulness and person-centred ways of working are woven into sessions to help people feel heard and steady. With three years of experience including training and voluntary work, Brenda aims to be warm and non-judgemental in the room.

She encourages clients to notice their own strengths and to try small changes that add up over time. Sessions focus on realistic steps for day-to-day life as well as deeper understanding of recurring problems. Brenda can help with a wide range of concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, codependency, dissociation, divorce and separation, and domestic violence.

She also supports people dealing with cancer, ageing issues and other health-related concerns. Therapy is collaborative and client-led, with the counsellor guiding practical tools for emotion regulation, resilience and improved communication. Brenda invites questions and a short initial match process to make sure the approach fits the client’s needs.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Brenda commonly uses attachment-based ideas and cognitive behavioural therapy during online work. Attachment-based therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current reactions and helps people change repeating dynamics. Cognitive behavioural therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying practical exercises to shift feelings and behaviour.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and happens together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what feels most useful, then adapt methods over time so the work fits the person rather than the other way around.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video is helpful for a fuller face-to-face style of work, while phone calls suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who have limited bandwidth. Live chat and messaging can be used for shorter check-ins or when flexibility is needed around work or caring responsibilities. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep continuity of care for people in different locations.
What concerns does Brenda support?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, self-esteem issues and grief, plus related areas such as attachment, body image, caregiver stress and domestic violence.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The approach is warm and non-judgemental and focused on practical steps. Sessions combine understanding underlying causes with tools to manage thoughts and feelings.
What background and experience does she have?
Brenda has three years of experience including training and voluntary roles. She brings a mix of clinical approaches to personalise sessions.
What credentials and location information are provided?
She is affiliated with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Brenda?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
3 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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