Susan "Sue" Small

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy

About Susan

Susan "Sue" Small works on stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship issues using a client-led way of working. She uses Client-Centred, Solution-Focused and Trauma-Focused approaches to help people talk through difficult moments and find practical steps forward. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has six years' experience.

Sue begins by listening to what matters most to the person in front of her. She treats the person's experiences as the starting point and works at a pace they can manage. Sessions focus on clear goals and small, manageable changes rather than complex theory.

Her work includes helping people with ADHD and autism in a neuro-affirming way. She also supports those coping with bereavement, life transitions, addiction concerns, eating issues and mood problems such as bipolar and depression. Relationship and communication difficulties are a common focus in sessions.

Sue uses client-centred techniques to follow the person's priorities, and solution-focused tools to set short-term aims. When trauma or abuse is part of the history, she offers trauma-focused work aimed at reducing distress and improving daily coping. She explains approaches plainly and checks understanding along the way.

Sue's style is down-to-earth and practical. She helps people build routines, improve communication and try out new coping strategies between sessions. People are encouraged to reflect on progress and adjust plans as needed.

How her approaches work in online sessions

Client-Centred Therapy places the person's views at the centre of each session. The counsellor listens, reflects and responds to what matters most to the person, which helps with day-to-day stress, relationship issues and confidence. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and short-term goals; it is useful when someone wants clear actions to try between sessions. Trauma-Focused Therapy aims to reduce the impact of past traumatic events and build safer ways of coping in everyday life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss options with the person and agree on methods that match their needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and plans can change as progress is reviewed.

Please confirm the available session formats before booking as the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people also find it simpler to schedule sessions around work or family commitments, which helps keep momentum between meetings.

Topics Susan lists

• Stress and 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 and 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

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy

Questions about Susan

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and stress are listed as primary areas she works on and are a common focus in sessions.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses Client-Centred, Solution-Focused and Trauma-Focused approaches and explains each one in plain terms during early sessions.

How much experience does she have?

She has six years' experience working with people in the United Kingdom.

Is she a BACP counsellor and where is she based?

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I work with her from outside the UK?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin a first session?

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