Clarinda Burns, BACP

Clarinda Burns is a United Kingdom based therapist with 14 years of clinical experience who supports people facing a wide range of challenges, from bereavement and mood disorders to addictions, deep-rooted trauma and childhood-related difficulties. She holds BACP, which indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a recognised professional body in the UK. Clarinda places the client at the centre of the work, creating a contained and comfortable space where people can explore what brought them to therapy and begin to make sense of their experience.

Her practice aims to combine focus and structure with compassionate curiosity, helping clients develop a clearer and healthier understanding of themselves. She works collaboratively to explore issues such as stress, anxiety, grief, relationship and family concerns, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting challenges, anger and self-esteem, as well as career changes and coping with life transitions. Clarinda emphasises autonomy and empowerment, supporting clients to make decisions with greater confidence and to feel more capable in daily life.

Recognising that starting therapy can feel daunting, she seeks to ground fears and offer steady support, while remaining honest about what can be achieved within different timescales. Clarinda is open to working with a range of clients, including international clients, and conducts therapy in English.

Approaches and online therapy that suit individual needs

Clarinda often draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships influence current emotional patterns and interpersonal difficulties, which can be helpful for people coping with trauma, intimacy-related issues and long-standing relational hurts. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, offering a respectful, nonjudgmental listening stance that prioritises the client's experience and supports self-directed growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another frequently used approach that focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and developing practical strategies to manage symptoms such as anxiety, low mood and stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Clarinda works collaboratively with clients to determine the best fit based on their needs, goals and personal preferences. She tailors methods over time so the work remains relevant and responsive.

Online therapy with Clarinda is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals without needing to travel, and they allow sessions to fit around work, family and other commitments.