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Susan Claridge, BACP

Based in the UK Online sessions

Support for practical parenting challenges

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Years in practice
11
Registration
BACP
Languages
English
Focus
Stress, Anxiety
Focus
Relationship issues
Focus
Trauma and abuse
About

About Susan

Susan Claridge is a counsellor with 11 years' experience who aims to help people facing parenting pressures and everyday strains. She greets clients with a warm, respectful manner and focuses on finding practical ways forward. Her first priority is to understand what feels most pressing for each person and to work at a pace that suits them.

Susan draws on a long background in social care that spans more than three decades working with adults and carers in community and residential settings.

Background and approach

That experience informs her practical approach to worries like anxiety, stress and low mood. She has also provided counselling for people affected by abuse through charitable organisations. In sessions she listens closely to personal history and current challenges, then helps people spot patterns that keep problems going.

She uses techniques that encourage self-reflection and real-life change. Conversations are collaborative and focused on what the client wants to achieve. Susan combines client-centred work with elements of psychodynamic thinking and solution-focused techniques.

That mix lets her balance exploring past influences with planning clear, short-term steps. She adapts the way she works to suit the issue, whether it is grief, relationship strain, sleep or eating concerns. People often come for help with coping skills, managing strong emotions, navigating life changes and parenting concerns.

Sessions aim to build clearer choices and steadier day-to-day routines. Susan invites clients to try approaches that feel useful and to review progress as they go.

Focus areas and approaches

What Susan works with

Everything Susan lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Susan helps people with.

Approaches Susan lists

Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.

Online support

How these approaches shape online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy places the client's experience at the centre of each session. The counsellor listens closely, reflects feelings and helps people clarify what matters most. This approach is useful for building confidence, exploring parenting worries and handling stress.

Psychodynamic Therapy looks at how past relationships and early experiences influence current reactions. It encourages gentle reflection on patterns that repeat in adult life and can help when long-standing emotional themes, such as attachment or abandonment concerns, are present.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical goals and immediate steps. Sessions identify what a better week looks like and break that aim into small, achievable actions. This can be helpful when someone needs quick strategies to manage sleep, mood or daily routines.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and jointly decide what to try first based on needs, goals and personal preferences. This collaborative process means the plan can change as the relationship develops and different issues come to light.

Online sessions are offered by registered or accredited professionals and use video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls are close to face-to-face conversations, while phone sessions use less bandwidth and suit shorter check-ins. Live chat and messaging can fit into busy days and allow reflection between messages. These formats make it easier to use therapy around work, school and caring responsibilities, and to keep continuity when people move or travel.
Questions

Questions people ask about Susan

What issues does Susan work with?

Susan supports people with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, sleep and eating issues. Parenting concerns are also listed among her focus areas.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is described as warm and empowering, emphasising openness and respect. Sessions mix listening, reflection and practical steps to help people move forward.

What background does she bring to therapy?

She has 11 years of counselling experience and over 30 years in social care working with adults and carers in community and residential settings. She has also provided counselling for survivors of abuse via charitable organisations.

What credentials and location are listed?

Susan is a BACP counsellor and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Which session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

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