Clare Payne, BACP

Clare Payne works with people who are worrying about relationships, anxiety, parenting, grief, and issues around self-worth. She also supports those facing stress at work, compassion fatigue, and intimacy-related concerns. Clare is a relatable presence who focuses on what matters to you right now and helps you take small, practical steps forward.

Clare uses a person-centred way of working. That means sessions follow your pace and what you bring on the day. Early meetings concentrate on understanding why you sought help and what you hope to change, so you both can see whether this is the right fit.

As the work continues, Clare draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centred Therapy alongside motivational interviewing and psychodynamic ideas when they suit the goals. She adapts these methods to everyday concerns like communication problems, commitment worries, and patterns that keep repeating.

Clare trained in Integrative Counselling and Coaching and holds a postgraduate diploma from the University of East London. She also completed courses in Person-Centred Counselling and Life Coaching, which shape her flexible style.

Sessions are 45 minutes long and the first few focus on clarity and fit. Costs vary by location and a subscription model is used that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, use the continue button on this profile and complete the short matching questionnaire before scheduling.

How Clare's approaches can work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then move towards what matters. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and getting clearer about values and life direction. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early patterns affect current relationships and can help with intimacy worries, abandonment fears, and communication problems. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and following your pace so you feel heard and able to set realistic goals.

Finding the best approach is part of the work. Clare will discuss options with you and decide together which methods fit your needs, goals, and preferences. This means the plan can change as your priorities become clearer and as you notice what helps most.

If you are considering online sessions, check the available formats before booking since the profile does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, avoid travel, and use shorter check-ins when time is limited. Different approaches translate well to remote settings, and Clare can adapt exercises and conversations so they work over distance while staying focused on practical progress.