- Stress and anxiety
- Self esteem
- CBT and mindfulness
About Mandy
Mandy Clarkson is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with six years' experience. She works with stress, anxiety, depression and a wide range of life challenges often faced in early adulthood, including career concerns, relationships and coping with big changes. Mandy also supports people dealing with parenting pressures, grief, trauma and issues around self-esteem and identity.
Mandy trained primarily in Person-Centred therapy and now uses an integrative approach. That means she draws on different ideas and techniques to suit each person's situation. In sessions she focuses on listening, helping people name what is difficult, and working practically on problems that feel urgent.
She uses elements from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Solution-Focused ideas to help with thinking patterns and setting short-term goals. Mindfulness-based approaches are introduced when breath work or grounding helps reduce immediate stress. Psychodynamic ideas can be used to look at recurring relationship patterns and past influences.
Mandy has worked with adults facing a broad range of concerns such as ADHD, eating and sleep problems, intimacy and family of origin issues. She also addresses aging, cancer caregiving, domestic violence recovery and bereavement when these issues are part of someone’s life.
Her sessions aim to be straightforward and practical. Conversations often include checking current coping strategies, trying a different way of responding, and agreeing on small steps to practise between meetings. To begin, a short questionnaire and an initial appointment are used to find the best way forward.
Approaches you might use and how online sessions work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on being listened to and understood. It helps when someone needs space to talk through feelings and decide what matters to them next. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at thinking patterns and actions and offers concrete ways to change unhelpful cycles. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and sleep or eating habits.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Mandy will discuss options together and agree what fits best with the person’s goals and preferences. This is collaborative - the methods can shift as different needs emerge.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy around study, work and other commitments. Online meetings can make it easier to have shorter check-ins, avoid travel time and hold sessions from a quieter space when that is helpful. Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking to know how appointments are conducted and what will work best for daily life.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and life changes. The list also includes parenting, grief, trauma, ADHD and relationship concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a client-centred foundation and an integrative style. That means listening closely and combining practical techniques from different approaches.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of issues. That experience covers problems common in early adulthood such as career and relationship stress.
What credential and location apply to her practice?
She is listed with the BACP and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people abroad work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin sessions with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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