Clare Pruen, BACP

Clare Pruen is a Person-Centred counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP). She draws on seven years of counselling experience plus a longer background in holistic therapies to offer a grounded, humane approach.

Clare trained in health sciences and complementary therapies and worked for about 20 years as a holistic therapist. She uses that broad experience to consider how thoughts, body and feelings connect. This can help when stress, anxiety, grief or eating concerns affect day-to-day life.

She has a private practice in the United Kingdom and has supported people who have faced relationship problems, bereavement and depression. Clare has specialised experience supporting survivors of domestic violence, including physical, emotional, sexual and historic abuse.

Clare works in a Person-Centred way, which means she follows the person rather than directing them. Sessions focus on what matters most to the individual and build from their own priorities. Clients can expect a patient, respectful stance and straightforward conversation about next steps.

Her background also includes training in aromatherapy, Reiki and crystal therapy, which informs her holistic view rather than being the main focus of counselling. Clare aims to help people find clearer choices and a steadier path forward, one conversation at a time.

Approach-driven online counselling and flexible session options

Clare uses Person-Centred Therapy, which emphasises listening, respect and following the person's concerns. This approach helps when someone needs space to make sense of feelings like anxiety, depression, grief or the aftermath of abuse. It focuses on what the person wants to change rather than imposing a fixed plan.

Her holistic background also means she notices connections between thoughts, body and emotions. That perspective can be useful when stress or eating issues show up as physical sensations or when trauma affects daily routines. Clare will talk through what matters to the individual and adapt the pace accordingly.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Clare will work with each person to decide which ways of working suit their needs, goals and preferences. She aims to be collaborative and will review how things are going so adjustments can be made when helpful.

Online therapy offers practical benefits such as scheduling ease and different ways to connect. Video calls are good for a face-to-face feel, phone sessions suit shorter check-ins or lower bandwidth, and live chat or text-based messaging can work for ongoing reflection between sessions. These options help people fit counselling around work, family life or travel while keeping the focus on progress and practical next steps.