Brenda Clarke-Wills BSc (Hons) Psyche Open MBACP, BACP

Brenda Clarke-Wills BSc (Hons) Psyche Open MBACP helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief and depression. She offers a calm, non-judgemental space to talk and begin to make sense of painful feelings. Sessions are aimed at increasing self-awareness and building practical skills for coping.

Brenda listens for the experiences that shape current patterns. She draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at where difficult feelings and behaviours may have started. That helps people spot repeating cycles and understand why they react the way they do.

Alongside looking back, she uses cognitive behavioural techniques to help change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. She also uses elements from attachment-based and mindfulness approaches to strengthen emotional regulation and resilience. Conversations are guided by the client’s needs and pace.

Brenda works in an integrative way, matching methods to each person’s situation. She describes three years of experience, including training and volunteering. Her BSc (Hons) and BACP affiliation are listed as part of her background.

People come to Brenda for many concerns, including relationship problems, communication difficulties, body image and issues around abandonment or attachment. She also supports those coping with cancer, caregiver stress, trauma, and recovery from hurtful relationships.

If someone is unsure about starting, Brenda encourages questions and an open conversation to see if her way of working feels like a good fit. She aims to respond promptly and honestly to enquiries.

Online approaches that focus on attachment and thinking patterns

Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current ways of relating and feeling. It helps people understand patterns of closeness, trust and fear in relationships and supports building more secure ways of connecting. Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, concentrates on the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It teaches simple exercises to identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with more balanced thinking, which can reduce anxiety and low mood.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful. Over a few sessions they will try out methods and adapt the plan so it matches the person’s needs and pace.

Online therapy with Brenda is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls suit people who prefer face-to-face conversation, while phone work can be useful when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or messaging can be helpful for shorter check-ins, processing thoughts between sessions, or when a quieter, written format feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family and daily life and help maintain continuity when schedules or locations change.