- Attachment based work
- Cognitive behavioural tools
- Mindfulness skills
About Brenda
Brenda Clarke-Wills is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has three years of experience including training and volunteer work. She works with common young adult concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, low self-esteem and depression.
Brenda focuses on helping people name what is happening for them and understand how past patterns influence present life. She uses a mix of approaches so the sessions can cover both immediate coping skills and deeper exploration of origins. Conversations aim to clarify patterns, find practical steps and build emotional regulation skills.
Her approach combines looking at early attachment and relational patterns with techniques that change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. She also draws on skills for managing intense emotions and mindfulness practices to support calmer day-to-day functioning. These methods are used alongside client-led listening so the work stays relevant to each person’s needs.
Brenda lists a wide range of areas she can address, from communication and commitment issues to body image and caregiver stress. She also notes work with bereavement, trauma, burnout and relationship breakdown. The mix of short-term practical tools and longer-term reflection is intended to help people make sensible changes in their lives.
To begin she asks people to use the online matching steps to set up a first session. She mentions responding openly and honestly to questions so prospective clients can judge whether the fit feels right.
How her approaches can work in online sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people understand why they react a certain way in close relationships and can be useful for issues like commitment, abandonment and communication problems.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions. It provides practical strategies to change unhelpful thinking and behaviours for problems such as anxiety, low mood and stress.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing intense emotions and improving emotional regulation. It is often used when people struggle with mood swings, impulsive behaviour or overwhelming feelings.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Brenda will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and will adapt techniques as the therapy progresses. The choice of method is collaborative and may change over time based on what works for the client.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available ways to meet before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into study, work and busy schedules, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when that suits. Registered or accredited professionals can use a range of techniques online, and Brenda aims to integrate the same practical tools and reflective work she describes in her practice into remote sessions.
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, low self-esteem and depression, among other concerns listed in her profile.
How would she describe her way of working?
She uses a mix of approaches including attachment-informed listening, cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness. Sessions balance exploration of origins with practical coping tools.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of experience, which includes training and voluntary practice.
What professional registration does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
She accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How much does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule your first session.
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