Susan Stewart

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma focused work
• Grief and loss

About Susan

Susan Stewart works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and major life changes. She uses a straightforward, people-centred way of counselling and has 14 years of professional experience as a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Susan describes herself as someone who listens without judgement and helps people talk through upsetting events and difficult feelings. She focuses on what the person brings to sessions and on practical steps they can try between meetings. This often includes looking at how past events affect current behaviour and relationships.

Her work includes trauma-informed methods aimed at people affected by sexual assault, domestic violence, post-traumatic stress and dissociation. She also supports those coping with panic attacks, abandonment and attachment difficulties. Susan pays attention to carer stress, compassion fatigue and end-of-life concerns when these come up.

Susan combines client-centred counselling with existential perspectives to help people explore meaning, choice and life direction. Trauma-focused approaches are used when past events continue to cause distress and interfere with day-to-day life. Sessions are practical and conversational rather than highly technical.

She offers counselling in English and practises in the United Kingdom. The service uses a subscription model where payment can be cancelled at any time. To begin, a person is asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and book a first session via the Talk to a counsellor online button.

Approaches used in online counselling and what they involve

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s lead, helping them to explore feelings and make their own choices. It is often used for low self-esteem, life change and ongoing worries. Existential therapy looks at meaning, responsibility and life direction, helping people who feel stuck or uncertain about purpose. Trauma-focused therapy works with the effects of distressing events, addressing symptoms such as flashbacks, panic or dissociation so everyday life is less disrupted.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. Susan will discuss what feels helpful and will match the approach to the person’s needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and can change as the counselling progresses.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit meetings around work, childcare or travel. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed, reduce the time spent travelling, and avoid being on camera if that is preferred. Registered or accredited professionals often use online sessions to maintain continuity of care while adapting to a person’s daily routine.

Topics Susan lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Self-esteem
• Coping with life changes
• Parenting issues
• Career difficulties
• Depression
• Compassion fatigue
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Avoidant personality
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Codependency
• Dissociation
• Domestic violence
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Hospice and end-of-life counselling
• Life purpose
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Post-traumatic stress
• Self-harm
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Social anxiety and phobia

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Existential Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy

Questions about Susan

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Susan helps people with stress, anxiety and panic attacks using client-centred and trauma-focused approaches.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She practises client-centred therapy and existential therapy, and uses trauma-focused methods when past events continue to cause distress.

How much experience does she have?

Susan has 14 years of professional experience as a BACP member.

Where is she based?

She practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I have sessions from abroad?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and the service uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start counselling with her?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.