Susan (Susy) Putnam, BACP
Calm, practical support for parenting and life changes
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- 7
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Susan
Susan (Susy) Putnam is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting challenges and major life changes. She offers a calm, kind space to talk things through and to explore practical ways forward. Susy uses a gentle approach so people can feel heard and understood from the start.
Over seven years she has worked with a wide range of backgrounds and life situations. Her experience includes supporting people with ADHD and high-functioning autism, and she welcomes LGBTQI clients and their family members.
Background and approach
She aims to keep each person at the centre of the work and adapts sessions to individual needs. Susy draws on several ways of working rather than one set method. That means she might use guided visualisation, reflective conversation, or mindfulness practices depending on what suits the person.
The aim is to find manageable steps and clearer patterns in everyday life. Her background includes teaching and international experience, and she has worked in prison education. These roles shaped her practical, down-to-earth style and her comfort with different cultures and life stories.
She brings creativity into sessions when useful. Susan holds registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
If someone wants to begin, they complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability.
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.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Multicultural concerns
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Susan lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Susy's approaches work online
Attachment-based work focuses on patterns in close relationships and how early experiences shape current trust and closeness. Online sessions can help identify these patterns and practice different ways of relating in everyday life. Client-centred work centres the person’s own goals and pace, with the counsellor offering empathic listening and reflection to help clarify what matters most. Mindfulness work introduces simple attention exercises and breathing practices that reduce stress and improve focus, useful for anxiety and parenting pressures.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Susy will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals and comfort level. She adapts the plan as sessions progress so the work stays relevant and practical.
Online therapy offers flexibility in how people connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit a break at work, while live chat or text-based messaging can suit quick check-ins or those who prefer writing. These options make it easier to build consistency around hectic schedules and different life demands.
Questions people ask about Susan
What concerns does Susy commonly help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting challenges, grief and life changes, among other concerns such as ADHD and trauma.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is gentle and reflective, with an emphasis on listening and practical steps. She adapts the approach to suit each person rather than using a single fixed method.
What is her professional background?
She has seven years of clinical experience and a background in education, including work in prison teaching and international roles that inform a creative, practical approach.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she use?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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