Clare Payne, BACP

Clare Payne works from a humanistic, client-centred perspective, guiding sessions by what matters most to the person in front of her and where they are on the day. She helps people explore recurring themes, stuck points and unhelpful patterns while also supporting them to imagine and move toward a different future.

She trained in Integrative Counselling and Coaching, completing a Postgraduate Diploma at the University of East London, and previously studied Person-Centred Counselling and Life Coaching. This training combination allows Clare to be flexible in her work and to draw on different tools to suit each person she sees.

Her default stance is person-centred, offering a supportive space where the client sets the pace and priorities. As the therapeutic relationship develops, Clare may incorporate other techniques such as CBT, NLP or coaching approaches to help clients set and achieve tangible goals. Sessions run for 45 minutes, with the first few meetings focused on understanding what has brought someone to therapy, clarifying hopes for change, and checking whether they feel comfortable working together.

Clare is registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and provides further information about her practice at www.clarepaynecounselling.com. She looks forward to meeting people and supporting them on their journey.