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Clare Middleton, BACP

Gentle, practical support for life changes

3 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Clare

Clare Middleton is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience and a BACP accreditation. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by worry, grief, relationship strain, or major life changes. Clare keeps language simple and direct so conversations are easy to follow on a phone or a short break between tasks.

She encourages an open space where clients can talk about difficult thoughts and feelings without judgment.

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Background and approach

Clare listens, reflects, and helps clients pin down what matters most to them. The focus is on practical steps people can try between sessions to reduce stress and restore balance. Clare draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to support concerns such as anxiety, depression, addictions, and trauma and abuse.

She also works with people facing family conflict, parenting strain, eating or sleeping problems, and challenges tied to identity and intimacy. Sessions address both everyday worries and deeper patterns that keep returning. Her approach is collaborative.

Clare helps clients set small, realistic goals and checks progress together. She adapts sessions to each person’s pace and needs, offering conversation and exercises that are straightforward and actionable. People who contact Clare can expect a calm, non-judgemental presence and clear guidance on next steps.

She aims to help clients build coping skills, regain confidence, and move toward a life that feels more manageable and meaningful.

How therapeutic approaches work online

Clare uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear steps and practical tools. One common approach she uses helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try different ways of responding; this can reduce anxiety and improve mood by changing day-to-day reactions. Another approach concentrates on recognising and changing behaviours that keep problems going, offering simple exercises to practice between sessions to build new habits.

Choosing the right approach is a shared task. Clare will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those aims. If something isn’t helping, she adjusts the plan so work stays relevant and manageable. The process is collaborative and paced to suit the individual.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging offer brief check-ins or ongoing written support between longer sessions. These options help people fit therapy around work, family life, or other commitments while still making steady progress.
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Questions people ask

What concerns can Clare help with?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family difficulties, addictions, trauma and abuse, and problems with eating or sleeping.
How does she approach therapy?
The approach is straightforward and collaborative, using evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people identify problems, set small goals, and try practical strategies between sessions.
What is her professional background?
Clare has three years of professional experience and holds BACP accreditation, which indicates registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Where is she based and does location matter?
She is based in the United Kingdom and works with people through online formats, so physical location in the UK does not prevent working together.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English for all clients.
What session formats are available?
Clare offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
3 years
Licensed
Languages
English

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