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

Gentle, body-aware counselling for difficult times

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About Brenda

Brenda Clarke-Wills BSc (Hons) Psyche Open MBACP offers help for people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, grief and relationship problems. She uses straightforward conversation to help people understand what they are feeling and why. Brenda aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can begin to feel steadier and more able to make choices that suit them.

She draws on a mix of approaches to match each person’s needs.

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Background and approach

Somatic therapy is used alongside attachment-based thinking to notice how the body and early relationships shape current responses. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy helps to spot and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. Brenda emphasises building self-awareness and practical skills.

Clients work on self-regulation, resilience and clearer communication. Sessions can include talking, noticing bodily sensations and learning small tools to manage difficult moments. Brenda trained to a BSc (Hons) level and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

She has three years’ experience including training and volunteering work. She welcomes people from different places and offers sessions remotely in English. People who contact her first complete a short questionnaire to match with a counsellor and then arrange sessions.

Brenda responds openly and simply to questions so people can decide if she feels like a good fit.

How somatic, attachment and CBT approaches translate online

Somatic work pays attention to the body and physical sensations linked to emotion. Online sessions can include gentle guidance to notice breathing, posture and sensations so that clients learn how the body holds stress and how to ease it. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. In remote sessions this can be explored through conversations about relationship history and current reactions to help increase understanding and safety in relationships. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting patterns of thinking and behaviour and practising small, practical changes. It lends itself well to structured online exercises and homework to use between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and happens together. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, preferences and current needs and then try methods that fit. This collaborative way helps to tailor the mix of somatic noticing, attachment reflection and CBT tools so they are useful to the person.

Online work using video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people with busy lives or limited mobility. It makes it easier to fit sessions into a routine and to access support from different locations. Many people find that remote formats allow them to focus on the work without extra travel or logistical stress.
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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems can Brenda help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem and relationship difficulties. Additional focus areas include abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, codependency and domestic violence.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is calm, non-judgemental and collaborative. She mixes talking with attention to bodily sensations and practical exercises to help people feel more able in daily life.
What experience does she have?
She has three years of experience that includes formal training and volunteering. That experience underpins an integrative approach to common emotional and relational problems.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds a BSc (Hons) and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Her practice is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted. Communication happens in English only.
What session formats are available?
Brenda offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Clients can choose the format that suits their schedule and comfort.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability. She encourages questions beforehand to help decide if she is a good fit.

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Experience
3 years
Licensed
Languages
English