Clive Fisher , BACP

Clive Fisher draws on both personal experience and professional training to support people facing anxiety, depression and other life challenges. Having lived with anxiety and depression himself, he understands the everyday impact these difficulties can have and uses that insight to help clients build self-awareness and practical coping strategies.

He holds a Diploma in Integrative Counselling from a BACP accredited college - a qualification that underpins his integrative practice. He is a registered member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy), the main professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom, and maintains full DBS (CRB) certification, professional indemnity insurance and regular clinical supervision.

In addition to private practice, Clive works in community mental health supporting people with long-term and severe mental health problems, helping to connect them with statutory and voluntary services. He also has experience as an independent mental health advocate and has worked in occupational therapy settings. He offers an integrative, person-centred approach that draws on humanistic, psychodynamic, cognitive and existential ideas, tailoring methods to each individual’s needs.

Clive works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, depression, relationship and family difficulties, grief and loss, parenting and career issues, ADHD and bipolar. He accepts clients in the United Kingdom and internationally and aims to build a trusting, collaborative relationship to support meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Clive commonly draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) when working with clients online. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns and can be helpful for issues like abandonment, attachment difficulties and complex relationship problems. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic therapeutic relationship that encourages self-exploration and supports improvements in self-esteem, decision-making and emotional resilience. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) addresses unhelpful thoughts and behaviours through practical tools and structured exercises, often used for anxiety, depression and stress-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Clive works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their goals, preferences and life circumstances, and adapts his integrative practice as the work progresses.

Online therapy with Clive is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, to continue work during life changes or when in different locations, and to choose the format that feels most comfortable for the individual. Licensed professionals and therapists can use these modes effectively to deliver meaningful, ongoing support.