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- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Attachment work
About Brenda
Brenda Clarke-Wills BSc (Hons) Psyche Open MBACP is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years' experience. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, low self-esteem and depression. She also focuses on issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, body image, caregiver stress, and the effects of divorce or domestic violence.
Brenda uses a blend of approaches to suit each person. She draws on psychodynamic work to look at where a problem began. She uses cognitive behavioural techniques to build practical skills for thinking and behaviour. She also includes elements from dialectical behaviour therapy, the Gottman Method and mindfulness where these fit the person's needs.
Sessions aim to help people understand how past experiences affect current feelings and actions. Clients will work on recognising patterns, managing difficult emotions and practising new ways of relating. The pace is set by the client and the conversation stays focused on concrete steps as well as deeper understanding.
Brenda has experience from both training and volunteering built into her three years of practice. She describes her role as supporting people to increase self-awareness and develop skills for emotional regulation and resilience. International clients can be seen and sessions are conducted in English.
To start, people are invited to use the online matching process and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work helps people explore how early relationships shape current reactions and bonding. Online sessions can use conversation and reflective prompts to notice patterns in relationships and practice different ways of relating.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviours. In remote sessions this often looks like reviewing recent situations, setting small experiments between meetings and practising coping skills together.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy provides skills for regulating intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Delivered remotely, DBT elements include guided exercises and rehearsing grounding or communication techniques during sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss the choices with each person and agree what to try based on needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process rather than a fixed package.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving or studies, and can reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a brief review is needed or phone-based conversations when video is impractical.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, self-esteem and depression, and addresses additional areas such as abandonment, attachment issues, body image and caregiver stress.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
She uses an integrative mix including psychodynamic work, cognitive behavioural techniques, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy elements, the Gottman Method and mindfulness approaches.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of experience, which includes training and volunteering as part of her background.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is listed with the BACP and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.