Compassionate counselling for life’s turning points
A warm, supportive space to explore life’s questions — around identity, change, and what matters most. I work with people from all walks of life, with a particular sensitivity to the experiences of women and LGBTQ+ clients.
Clare Payne Counselling - online and in-person near Finsbury Park at North London Group Therapy rooms and Bounds Green
Counsellor and Coach
Individual Counselling
Coaching
Why therapy, why now?
You don’t need to have it all figured out.
It’s okay to pause. To take stock. To wonder: is this really the life I want?
Maybe things look fine on the outside — career, relationships, plans. But underneath, something feels... off. Maybe you're questioning what success means to you. Maybe you’re feeling stuck, disconnected, or quietly overwhelmed. Or maybe you’re starting to sense that some of the choices you've made were about surviving, not thriving.
If you are trying to make space for you — your voice, your needs, your next chapter — you’re in the right place.
I’m a BACP-registered integrative counsellor, and I offer a warm, supportive space where you can slow down and reconnect with what really matters to you. Together, we’ll explore what’s working, what’s not, and what might need to shift — gently, and at your own pace.
My approach weaves in self-compassion, which means learning to meet yourself with curiosity and kindness, not criticism. You don’t need to be “broken” to benefit from therapy. You just need to want something more.
About me
Hi, I’m Clare - A Trained Integrative Counsellor and Coach
If you’re curious about how counselling could support you, I’d love to help.
Get in touch using the contact form below to set up a session or find out more.
Your journey starts with a conversation
What clients say
”…just wanted to say that it was really nice chatting with you. I never thought the sessions would be so helpful. It was great to meet you :)” Anonymous Client
“I've really come to value my weekly chats with Clare. I always feel better afterwards, like I’ve taken a bit of pressure off my shoulders. She has a great way of listening that makes me feel properly heard…It's just been genuinely helpful having that regular space to talk things through.” Anonymous Client