Susan Walker

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

About Susan

Susan Walker works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, addictions and related concerns. She uses a mix of evidence-informed counselling approaches and has 25 years of professional experience. Susan is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Susan focuses on practical,spoken work in sessions. She listens to what matters to the person in front of her and helps them find manageable steps to feel steadier. Sessions may include thinking about patterns of behaviour, training in coping skills, and learning ways to notice and change unhelpful thoughts.

Her day-to-day work covers a wide range of life stresses, including grief, parenting pressures, intimacy-related concerns, eating issues and anger. She also works with problems linked to attachment, abandonment and codependency, and supports people who have experienced domestic violence or dissociation. First responder issues and caregiver stress are also within her experience.

Susan uses a combination of approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client-Centred work. She also draws on Dialectical Behaviour Therapy techniques and hypnotherapy when appropriate. The choice of method is decided together and shaped by the client’s goals.

Sessions aim to be straightforward and practical, with a focus on what can change day to day. To begin, people choose the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

How her approaches work in online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept away by them, while clarifying personal values and taking committed steps. It can be useful for anxiety, stress and managing difficult emotions.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes.

Susan treats the choice of approach as a collaborative process. She will work with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and may combine techniques from different approaches as needed.

Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by saving travel time or allowing a shorter check-in during a work break. Different online formats suit different routines and technical setups, so please confirm the current session options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals use online sessions to offer consistent ongoing contact and practical skill work that mirrors in-person approaches.

Topics Susan lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Trauma and abuse
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Addictions
• Family conflicts
• Grief
• Intimacy-related issues
• Eating disorders
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Coping with life changes
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Blended family issues
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Codependency
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Dissociation
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Emptiness
• Family problems
• First responder issues
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Hoarding
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Mood disorders
• Narcissism
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Phobias
• Postpartum depression
• Post-traumatic stress
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Sexuality
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Hypnotherapy
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy

Questions about Susan

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and stress are listed areas of work and are part of her day-to-day practice.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client-Centred approaches, with elements of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and hypnotherapy when suitable.

What experience does she have?

She has 25 years of professional experience working in counselling and psychotherapy.

Is she accredited and where does she practise?

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

Can I see her if I live outside the UK?

Yes. The biography notes that international clients are accepted and sessions are offered in English.

What session formats does she use?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I start a first session?

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