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Susan Paul, BACP

Based in the UK Online sessions

Practical counselling for stress and parenting

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Years in practice
10
Registration
BACP
Languages
English
Focus
Stress, Anxiety
Focus
Anger management
Focus
Self esteem
About

About Susan

Susan Paul is a counsellor with ten years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She focuses on practical support for people managing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. Susan also helps with ADHD, grief, identity concerns and parenting difficulties.

She works from a belief that each person knows their own story best. Sessions aim to build on a person’s strengths and identify small, realistic steps forward. The tone is collaborative and encouraging, with an emphasis on what feels achievable in day-to-day life.

Background and approach

Susan offers straightforward help for common problems such as sleep disruption, anger and coping with life changes. She also supports people dealing with eating concerns and compassion fatigue. Her approach is warm and direct, suited to those who want clear strategies alongside space to talk.

Practical tools and conversations are mixed in each session. That might include ways to manage overwhelming feelings, techniques to improve daily routines, or planning for tricky moments with children and parenting demands. Sessions are paced to match each person's needs.

People who choose Susan often want a down-to-earth counsellor who listens and helps them set small goals. She encourages gentle progress rather than sudden fixes. Her work is aimed at helping people feel steadier and more able to handle life’s pressures.

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.

Online support

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are used to help with everyday struggles. One common approach focuses on practical coping strategies to reduce anxiety and manage stress; it teaches simple skills to calm the body and organise thoughts so daily life becomes easier. Another approach centres on improving mood and self-esteem by recognising unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new ways of behaving; this helps with depression and low confidence. These methods suit people who want clear steps they can practise between sessions.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences, then suggest techniques that fit your situation. You and the counsellor work together and adjust the plan as you go so the work stays relevant and realistic.

Online therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited, and text or chat options suit short check-ins or days when typing feels easier. These formats make it possible to fit sessions around work, childcare and other commitments while keeping continuity of care.
Questions

Questions people ask about Susan

What concerns does Susan commonly help with?

Susan supports people with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem and depression. She also works with ADHD, grief, identity issues, eating and sleeping problems, compassion fatigue and parenting challenges.

What is her therapeutic style?

She takes a collaborative and practical approach, focusing on strengths and small steps. Sessions combine listening with tools aimed at managing feelings and daily routines.

How much experience does she have?

Susan has ten years of professional experience supporting people with a range of mental health and life challenges in the United Kingdom.

What credentials and location are listed?

Her listed credential is BACP, which stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She works from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported and can she see international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. These options allow flexibility to suit different schedules and preferences.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Susan?

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

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