- Psychodynamic counselling
- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and self esteem
About Clare
Clare Brentnall is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with four years of professional experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, depression, grief, self-esteem and anger. Clare writes plainly and focuses on helping people understand what gets in the way of day-to-day functioning and close relationships.
She uses psychodynamic counselling to look at how past experiences connect with current behaviour. That approach invites discussion of early patterns, repeated reactions, and the feelings that sit under anger or low mood. Clare helps people name those patterns and notice how they turn up in relationships and work.
Sessions are conversational and reflective. Clare aims to listen to how clients describe their lives and to help them put their experiences into words. The work often involves looking at recurring themes and testing out new ways of responding to stress and frustration.
Clare treats each person as the expert on their life and draws on their strengths when planning work together. She is straightforward about the effort involved and supports practical steps alongside exploration. People come for help with both immediate problems and longer standing struggles.
The counsellor offers a calm, reasoned approach for those who want to understand triggers, manage temper, or reduce resentment. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and practical arrangements using the service pathway described on the platform.
Psychodynamic work and practical online sessions
Psychodynamic counselling looks at patterns that repeat across relationships and time. It helps people understand how past experiences shape present reactions, including anger, frustration and low mood. This approach pays attention to feelings that sit underneath behaviour and how those feelings turn up in daily life.In conversation Clare uses reflective listening and gentle questioning to help clients notice recurring themes. She will work collaboratively to decide whether deeper exploration, practical coping steps, or a mix of both best fits the person's goals and circumstances. That process is reviewed as work continues so the approach can shift if needed.
Confirm the session formats Clare currently offers before booking, as the biography does not specify formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare or busy days. It can also allow shorter check-ins, not needing to travel, or avoiding a camera when people prefer audio only. Many registered or accredited professionals adapt their approach to suit the way people want to meet, and Clare can discuss practical arrangements when organising the first session.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, depression, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She practises psychodynamic counselling, which focuses on how past experiences link to present behaviour and feelings in relationships.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional counselling experience in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.