- Client-centred focus
- Practical goal setting
- Trauma aware approach
About Clarinda
Clarinda Burns is a counsellor who uses a client-centred approach to keep the person at the heart of therapy. She brings 14 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, grief, addiction and complex trauma. Sessions are aimed at helping each person feel heard and understood so they can begin to untangle what brought them to counselling.
She focuses on creating a calm, contained space where clients can talk about painful memories and current struggles. Clarinda balances warmth with structure, helping people set clear goals and follow practical steps between sessions. This approach supports work on issues such as sleep or eating difficulties, anger, parenting strains and changes at work.
Her work also draws on attachment-based and psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns formed in early relationships. She uses cognitive behavioural techniques when helpful to address unhelpful thinking and coping habits. The therapy process is tailored to each person’s pace and needs rather than a fixed formula.
Clarinda aims to reduce the fear of starting therapy by offering honest guidance about what can be achieved in different timescales. She encourages autonomy so people feel more confident making choices and managing life changes. The focus is on practical steps that build a deeper understanding of oneself and clearer ways forward.
Sessions are conducted in English and Clarinda accepts international clients. If you would like to explore whether her style fits your needs, the next step is to use the Start Therapy button and complete the brief matching questionnaire.
How her approaches shape online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's experience and feelings, providing an accepting space for them to explore what matters most. It helps when someone wants to be heard and to make decisions at their own pace.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current reactions and bonds. It can be useful for people who notice repeating patterns in close relationships or who struggle with trust and connection.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, often shortened to CBT, works on noticing thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going and practising small changes. It can be helpful for anxiety, low mood, sleep problems and unhelpful coping habits.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Clarinda treats this as a collaborative process and will help you identify methods that fit your needs, goals and preferences. She adapts techniques over time rather than sticking to one fixed plan.
The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into busy schedules, reducing travel time and allowing follow-ups that match your routine. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available formats before booking. Many people find online sessions useful for shorter check-ins or regular weekly work because they can be scheduled around family and work commitments without extra travel.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this counsellor support?
Clarinda works with people on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief and depression, and relationship and intimacy-related issues, among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She emphasises a client-centred approach that keeps the person at the centre, combined with attachment-based, psychodynamic and cognitive behavioural techniques where useful.
What experience does she bring?
Clarinda has 14 years of experience working with a broad range of issues from bereavement to deep-rooted trauma and various addictions.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current options before booking.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.