Clare Middleton, BACP

Clare Middleton is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years of professional practice and BACP registration. She focuses on helping people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression and grief, and supports those facing relationship and family difficulties. Clare also works with clients dealing with addiction, trauma and abuse, and with concerns such as sleep, eating, self-esteem and career strain.

Clare aims to create an open, non-judgemental space where people can speak about painful or confusing feelings. She offers steady support and practical listening while people make sense of what they are experiencing. Clare encourages small, manageable steps toward change rather than rushing to quick fixes.

Her work often covers attachment and abandonment issues, blended family challenges, and parenting strain. She also supports people facing cancer, caregiving stress, codependency, and recovery from domestic violence or substance misuse. Intimacy-related concerns, body image and commitment anxiety are also within her areas of focus.

Clare uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques chosen to suit each person. She tailors conversations and short-term exercises to help people manage symptoms and try different ways of coping. Sessions aim to help people feel heard, build clearer routines, and find ways to restore energy and hope.

People who prefer calm, direct conversations tend to find her approach helpful. She welcomes English-speaking clients from the UK and internationally and offers a range of online formats to fit varied schedules.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Clare uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to practical problems. One approach focuses on talking through thoughts and feelings to reduce anxiety and low mood, helping people notice patterns and try different responses in everyday life. Another approach emphasises skills and short exercises to manage stress, improve sleep and cope with cravings or strong emotions, offering concrete steps to practise between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Clare will collaborate with each person to identify what feels most helpful, adjusting methods over time as goals and needs change. She aims to work at the client's pace and to keep choices clear and straightforward.

Online therapy offers flexibility across several formats. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a visual connection helps. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a shorter break in a busy day. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick check-ins, written reflection or people who prefer not to be on camera. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, family and travel commitments.