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Clare Brentnall, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 4 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesDepression

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Clare Brentnall is a psychodynamic counsellor who helps people understand patterns that affect their wellbeing. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, depression, grief and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. Clare aims to create a calm space where people can talk about what is troubling them and begin to make changes.

Clare uses psychodynamic ideas to look at how past experiences shape present behaviour and feelings. Sessions often focus on recurring patterns, emotional reactions and the stories people tell about themselves.

Background and approach

The aim is to increase self-awareness so new choices become possible. She believes clients are the experts in their own lives and brings a respectful, curious attitude to each session. Clare supports people to identify their strengths and to build on them when life feels hard.

She encourages small, practical steps alongside deeper reflection. Clare has four years of professional experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Her background gives her familiarity with common mental health concerns and relationship struggles.

She uses that experience to offer steady, thoughtful support. Therapy typically unfolds at a person’s own pace. Clare works collaboratively to set goals and shape sessions around what feels most useful.

People meet to talk through concerns, notice patterns and try out different ways of coping.

Psychodynamic therapy online and how it can help

Psychodynamic therapy looks at how past experiences and early relationships influence current feelings and behaviour. In online sessions this often means talking about repeated patterns, emotional reactions and the stories someone tells about themselves. This approach can help when people struggle with anxiety, low mood, relationship problems or grief by making those patterns clearer.

In practice the therapist listens closely and asks questions that invite reflection. Over time this helps people connect feelings in the moment to earlier experiences and to try new ways of responding. Finding the right approach is part of the work and will be decided together based on needs, goals and what feels comfortable for the person.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual connection helps. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter, simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit people who prefer writing to speaking or need shorter, more frequent check-ins. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to keep continuity when meeting in person would be difficult.

What concerns does Clare help with?

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

What is her therapeutic style like?

She works in a psychodynamic way, helping people notice links between past experiences and current feelings. Sessions focus on increasing self-understanding and noticing recurrent patterns.

How much experience does she have?

Clare has four years of professional experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.

What credentials and location are listed?

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

Which languages are used in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Clare offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging as ways to meet and work together.

How are costs 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 begin working with Clare?

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

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Depression

Also listed

Therapeutic approaches

Psychodynamic Therapy

Experience: 4 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Clare Brentnall, BACP

Background and approach

Psychodynamic therapy online and how it can help

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety