- Warm and down-to-earth
- Trauma-aware approach
- Focus on parenting
About Susan
Susan Stewart, BACP, offers calm, down-to-earth counselling for people wrestling with stress, anxiety, grief and the lasting effects of trauma. She writes in a warm, non-judgemental way and focuses on helping people talk through what feels overwhelming. The first sessions are practical and gentle, aimed at making it easier to speak about difficult feelings and find steady steps forward.
Susan treats each person as the expert of their own story and looks for strengths to build on. She uses a trauma-aware approach, recognising that painful memories and strong emotions can make simple tasks feel hard. Conversations focus on what matters now and on small, manageable changes that help day-to-day life.
Her work covers a wide range of concerns including low mood, panic and self-harm, as well as parenting pressures, compassion fatigue and issues around attachment or abandonment. She also supports people coping with loss, end-of-life matters and recovery after sexual assault or domestic abuse.
Over 14 years she has helped clients with both emotional crises and longer-term life questions such as career direction and life purpose. Her style stays practical and person-led rather than prescriptive. Sessions aim to increase self-understanding, reduce distressing symptoms, and improve coping skills.
Susan practises in the United Kingdom and uses her BACP membership as a marker of professional standing. Sessions are conducted in English. To begin, people are asked to use the online Start Therapy process and complete a short matching questionnaire.
How Susan’s approaches work in online therapy
Susan draws on client-centred and trauma-focused ways of working to guide online conversations. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and helping people find their own answers; it is useful for building confidence and exploring values. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on the effects of traumatic events and on practical steps to reduce reactivity and intrusive memories; it can help with post-traumatic stress, panic and the emotional impact of abuse.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Susan aims to collaborate with each person to decide which way of working fits best for their needs, goals and preferences. She will adapt the pace and methods over time as people notice what helps and what does not.
The therapist's profile does not specify which online or in-person session formats are offered, so please confirm available formats before booking. Many people find remote options useful for fitting therapy into work and family life, reducing travel, and making it easier to keep regular appointments. Others prefer shorter check-ins or audio-only sessions when schedules are tight or when they do not want to be on camera. Registered or accredited professionals offering online work often tailor session length and frequency to suit everyday routines and responsibilities.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Susan works with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse. She also supports people dealing with parenting pressures, compassion fatigue and life changes.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is warm and client-centred, with an emphasis on listening and following the client's lead. She uses trauma-focused ways of working when needed and keeps the pace gentle.
What is her professional background?
She has 14 years of professional experience working with emotional distress and trauma-related issues. That experience includes supporting people through grief, panic and recovery after abuse.
Where does she practise and what credentials does she hold?
Susan practises in the United Kingdom and holds BACP membership, which is listed as her provided credential.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.