- Integrative approach
- Trauma informed
- Christian perspective option
About Clare
Clare Millichap is a counsellor with more than 20 years' experience supporting people through difficult times. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and works with adults living in the United Kingdom. Clare offers a calm, compassionate space to talk through worries and find practical ways forward.
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and major life changes. Clare also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, low self-worth, anger, sleeping and eating issues, and intimacy-related concerns. Codependency, attachment and abandonment issues are included among her areas of focus.
Her way of working is integrative. Clare draws on several evidence-informed methods to match the person and the problem. Sessions are client-led and relational, with an emphasis on understanding the story behind difficult feelings and behaviours.
Clare offers counselling from a Christian perspective for those who want it, while welcoming people of all beliefs and identities. She aims to create a respectful, non-judgemental space where people can feel heard, name what is hard, and start to make sense of their experience.
People who come to Clare often comment on her calm presence and gentle honesty. She focuses on walking alongside clients as they process their experiences and decide what they want to change, working at a pace that suits each person.
How therapeutic approaches shape online counselling
Clare uses integrative, evidence-informed approaches to tailor work to each person. One approach she commonly draws on is trauma-informed relational therapy, which focuses on safety, understanding how past experiences affect current feelings, and building a steady relationship to process difficult memories. This can help people who feel overwhelmed by past events or stuck in repeated patterns.Another central strand is attachment-focused work, which looks at how early relationships shape current connections and self-view. This approach helps when issues such as codependency, abandonment or difficulty trusting others are present. It aims to increase self-awareness and emotional regulation through practical conversations and reflective exercises.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Clare will work with each person to identify goals, try different techniques, and adjust the focus as needs and preferences become clearer. The process is gradual and shaped by what helps the individual make small, meaningful changes.
If you are considering online counselling, check the available session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people access therapeutic support from their own local area while still working with registered or accredited professionals who practise in the United Kingdom.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Listed on profile
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can be brought to counselling?
Clare works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and codependency.
How would you describe the therapy style and approach?
Her approach is integrative and client-led, combining several evidence-informed methods. Sessions are relational and trauma informed, aiming to understand the person’s story and practical needs.
What experience does the counsellor have?
Clare has worked in counselling for over 20 years, supporting people through a variety of life challenges and emotional difficulties.
Are there formal credentials and where is Clare based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works with people who are located in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with Clare?
Clare works exclusively with clients who are currently residing in the United Kingdom and does not take international clients.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.