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Clare Mackay, BACP

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Clare is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Clare. View 1 review
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in United Kingdom

Recent reviews

From the moment I spoke to Clare, I felt lighter. Her approach has always resonated with me and I feel very lucky to have found her. She is wise, compassionate and funny and I couldn’t recommend her more.

Reviewed September 2023

More about Clare

  • 7 years' experience
  • Female
  • BACP

Welcome to my listing, if you have come here feeling that you have much to do, I intend that you will leave confidently with only one thing to be, you! I hope you find the information provided supports your now and next steps toward a more peaceful and empowering life, after all you've taken the biggest step getting here, now we can simply get to work on all of your most important challenges and goals.

I'll start with a little info on me. My name is Clare and I am trained in the Person-Centred Approach with many years of clinical practice as an Abuse Trauma Psychotherapist. I endeavour to offer a space where you feel genuinely heard, held, and understood unconditionally and without judgement.

Regardless of what brings you to our therapeutic work we will always aim to honour and empower your most authentic self to live a more satisfying life, aligned with your specific values and needs to provide a deeper sense of wholeness in your approach to daily life and its challenges.

I work within a psycho-spiritual framework, bringing an open-hearted, intuitive, and empathic quality to each session to facilitate deeper self-inquiry and integrated insights revealing a therapeutic process unique to your personal transformational journey.

I bring specific and targeted support for those experiencing relational/marital/spousal/partnership challenges. In our current climate relationship dynamics to self and others are emerging at the core of many of our deepest struggles.

As humans we are undergoing radical shifts in the way we connect and relate in terms of building healthy conditions for growth and support in our friendships, families and romantic connections. My clinical work reflects this by providing support at the leading edge of our rapidly changing relationship paradigms.

My work is informed by depth psychology and the influence of masculine and feminine energies within our most important relationships and connections.

More broadly I love to work creatively and collaboratively with my clients to reveal your full potential, delivering a therapeutic process unique to you.

As a Yoga & Meditation teacher, I can provide the option to include targeted yogic/meditation practices within the scope of our work. If the spiritual/religious aspect of your life is an emerging or important part of your therapeutic journey we can work to include a more spiritually informed in-session experience.

I hope to meet you soon and support your next steps.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Self esteem Coping with life changes Family conflicts Grief Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Depression Compassion fatigue Abandonment Attachment issues Avoidant personality Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Dependent personality Dissociation Divorce and separation Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Fatherhood issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Narcissism Panic disorder and panic attacks Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Self-love Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

  • BACP · United Kingdom · 385376 · Expires March 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Clare Mackay

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

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Clients mention: Recommend

From the moment I spoke to Clare, I felt lighter. Her approach has always resonated with me and I feel very lucky to have found her. She is wise, compassionate and funny and I couldn’t recommend her more.

Reviewed September 2023

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Frequently asked questions

Does Clare Mackay offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Clare Mackay works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Clare Mackay speak?

Clare Mackay speaks English.

How many years of experience does Clare Mackay have?

Clare Mackay has 7 years of experience.

Where is Clare Mackay licensed to practice?

Clare Mackay is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.

Does Clare Mackay accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?

No, Clare Mackay does not accept clients outside of the United Kingdom.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Clare Mackay offer?

Clare Mackay offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Clare Mackay?

Clare Mackay can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Clare Mackay?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.