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Clare Pruen, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 7 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse

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Clare Pruen is a Person-Centred counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She trained after a long career as a holistic therapist and brings seven years of counselling experience to her practice. Clare draws on a broad background in complementary therapies, including aromatherapy and Reiki, alongside a degree in Health Science with Complementary Therapies.

This informs a rounded approach that recognises how body, mind and spirit can interact when someone is struggling.

Background and approach

She works with people facing stress, anxiety and depression. She also supports those dealing with trauma and abuse, eating difficulties, grief, anger and intimacy-related concerns. Clare has a particular focus on survivors of domestic violence and on people affected by sexual assault and abuse.

Sessions aim to be warm and straightforward. Clare uses a Person-Centred approach, which means listening closely and helping people find their own way forward rather than directing them. Conversations are paced to suit each person and meet them where they are.

Many clients come for help with relationships and family pressures, or for support after bereavement. Clare seeks to offer steady presence, clear feedback and practical steps people can try between sessions. She welcomes people who want a thoughtful, respectful space to talk and reflect.

Client-Centred care online and flexible session options

Clare uses a Person-Centred approach online, which means she listens closely and follows the client's lead. The focus is on understanding a person's experience and helping them find their own solutions, which can help with anxiety, depression, relationship strain and grief.

Her holistic background also informs sessions by recognising physical and emotional connections. This can be useful when people want to talk about stress, eating issues or recovery after abuse, as it allows conversations about how feelings show up in the body as well as the mind.

Finding the right way of working is collaborative. Clare will talk with each person about what they want to achieve and which methods feel most helpful. Together they will decide on goals, pacing and ways to use between-session practices if helpful.

Online therapy gives practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who have limited bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging work for brief check-ins, written reflection or when a shorter, more frequent touchpoint is needed. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring responsibilities and daily life.

What kinds of problems does Clare work with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression and anger, as well as issues around intimacy, relationships and family strain. Clare also supports survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault and people facing eating difficulties or grief.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She practises a Person-Centred approach that focuses on listening and helping people find their own solutions. Sessions are paced to the individual and aim to be warm and non-judgemental.

What experience does she bring?

Clare has seven years of counselling experience and twenty years working as a holistic therapist prior to qualifying in counselling. That blend shapes her way of working with body and mind.

What credentials and location are listed?

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

Can sessions be carried out in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

Which session formats are available?

Clare offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

What is the easiest way to begin working with her?

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

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

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Also listed

Anger management
Depression
Domestic violence
Eating disorders
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
LGBT
Relationship issues
Sexual assault and abuse

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centred Therapy

Experience: 7 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Clare Pruen, BACP

Background and approach

Client-Centred care online and flexible session options

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety