- Years in practice
- 6
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Grief
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Susan
Susan "Sue" Small is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom. She has six years of practice supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression and major life changes. Sue is experienced with issues such as grief and loss, low self-esteem, motivation and relationship concerns.
She works in a neuro-affirming way and has experience with people who have ADHD or autism. Sue believes the person knows their own story and brings that knowledge into sessions.
Background and approach
Her role is to listen, reflect and help clients find practical steps that feel doable. Sue uses straightforward, goal-focused conversations to help people move past what feels stuck. She often combines client-centred listening with solution-focused ideas to set small, achievable changes in day-to-day life.
When trauma or past harm is present she applies trauma-focused methods to work gently through upsetting memories and reactions. Sessions are conversational and paced to each person. Sue aims to make time for what matters most to the client, whether that is managing stress, coping with grief, improving self-esteem or navigating career and relationship pressures.
She frames the work as a shared process and will check in about what is helpful. People can expect short practical tools alongside space to reflect. Sue supports those exploring parenting challenges and other life transitions, helping them find clearer next steps and build on strengths.
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
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
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.
Approaches online and how they can help
Sue uses client-centred therapy to focus on what matters to each person. This approach relies on listening and reflecting so clients feel heard and guided to make their own choices. It is helpful for issues like low self-esteem, life changes and relationship stress.She also draws on solution-focused therapy which looks for small, practical changes that build momentum. These short-term steps are useful when someone wants quick improvements in daily routines, coping or motivation. Trauma-focused therapy is used when past harm affects current life, and it aims to process painful memories in a paced, careful way.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sue will discuss options and adapt methods based on each person's goals and preferences. She treats the choice as a collaboration, checking in as things change over time.
Online sessions include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls suit deeper conversation, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging can fit into a short break or provide ongoing check-ins. These formats make it easier to arrange appointments around family, work and daily life while keeping therapy accessible.
Questions people ask about Susan
What kinds of problems does Sue help with?
Sue supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and grief. She also helps with self esteem, relationship concerns, addictions, parenting challenges and related life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style combines client-centred listening with practical, solution-focused steps. When past harm is important she uses trauma-focused work to process painful memories safely.
How much experience does she have?
Sue has six years of experience working as a therapist in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in other languages or from other countries?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available online?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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