Clare Brentnall
Compassionate psychodynamic counsellor for adults
About Clare
Clare Brentnall helps people who are feeling stressed, anxious or overwhelmed to make sense of what is happening for them. She works with adults facing relationship difficulties, low mood, grief and changes that affect day-to-day life. Clare writes in clear, direct language and aims to make sessions approachable for someone worried and uncertain.
She uses psychodynamic therapy to look at how past experiences shape current feelings and patterns. In sessions she makes space to talk about thoughts, emotions and how relationships influence behaviour.
Background and approach
That gentle focus can help people spot repeated patterns and try new ways of coping. Clare has four years of practice in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She sees each person as the expert on their own life and works alongside them rather than giving instructions.
Sessions centre on listening, reflection and helping clients notice practical steps they can try between meetings. People often come for help with anger, intimacy-related concerns, self-esteem or major life shifts. Clare supports exploration of those issues at a pace the person feels comfortable with.
She encourages small, achievable changes that build confidence over time. Starting therapy can feel daunting and Clare acknowledges that courage is needed to take that step. She offers a steady, patient presence and aims to help clients find clearer ways to manage feelings and move towards a more satisfying life.
What Clare works with
How Clare works
Listed by Clare among the ways they work.
Sessions & fees
Psychodynamic talking therapy online
Psychodynamic therapy looks at how past experiences and early relationships can shape current feelings and patterns. It helps people understand why they react in certain ways and can be useful for anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and recurring emotional patterns.In sessions Clare focuses on making links between feelings, memories and behaviour. The work is reflective - talk, listening and noticing repeated themes are the main tools. Over time this can make it easier to choose different responses to old patterns rather than simply reacting.
Finding the right approach is part of the work and Clare will help clients select what fits best. She works collaboratively, discussing goals and preferences so sessions match each person’s needs and pace. That shared planning can include trying different ways of working to see what helps most.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility for many people. Video calls let the therapist and client meet face to face, phone sessions can be a simpler option with lower data needs, and live chat or text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins or times when typing feels easier. These formats can help fit therapy around work, family life and other commitments while keeping the focus on steady progress.
| Session length | Typically 50 minutes |
|---|---|
| Client ages | Adults, 18 and over |
| Fees | Subscription via BetterHelp, cancel anytime |
| Insurance | Not billed directly |
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Areas of focus
What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Depression
Also listed
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 4 years
- Registered with
- BACP
- Languages
- English
