Clare Pruen, BACP

Clare Pruen is a person-centred counsellor who combines formal counselling training with a long background in holistic therapies to support people through trauma, grief, relationship challenges and other difficulties. She is a member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and works in line with their code of ethics and professional standards, bringing a reflective and ethical approach to her practice.

Clare trained as a counsellor after a 20 year career as a holistic therapist and holds a degree in Health Science with Complementary Therapies. She also has qualifications in Aromatherapy, Reiki and Crystal Therapy, and offers an integrated perspective that considers mind, body and spirit. In addition to her complementary therapy background, she has seven years of counselling experience working in a private practice setting.

Her work covers a wide range of concerns including eating disorders, relationship difficulties and bereavement, and she specialises in counselling survivors of domestic abuse - including physical, mental, emotional, sexual and historic abuse. Clare aims to create an empathetic and honest therapeutic space where people can explore their experiences and work toward greater wellbeing and fulfilment.

Client-Centred and Holistic Support Online

Clare works from a client-centred approach, focusing on creating a respectful, non-judgemental space where the client leads the pace and topics of therapy. This way of working emphasises empathy and understanding and can be particularly helpful for people dealing with trauma, grief, relationship issues and depression.

Alongside client-centred counselling, Clare draws on her holistic background in Health Science with Complementary Therapies and training in Aromatherapy, Reiki and Crystal Therapy to offer a broader mind-body perspective. This integrated view can support clients who want to consider emotional, physical and spiritual aspects of their wellbeing while addressing stress, anxiety, eating difficulties or intimacy-related concerns.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself, and Clare collaborates with clients to identify what fits best with their needs, goals and preferences. She will explore options together and adjust the approach as therapy progresses.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging make it easier to access consistent support from wherever the client is located. These options offer flexibility in scheduling, help maintain continuity between sessions and allow registered professionals like Clare to respond to a range of needs in ways that suit each client.