- Warm listening
- Practical steps
- Neuro-affirming
About Susan
Susan "Sue" Small is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with six years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression and life changes. Sue also supports those dealing with grief, relationship difficulties and struggles with motivation and self‑esteem.
Sue describes herself as neuro-affirming and has worked with people who have ADHD and autism. She believes people know their own stories best and treats clients as the experts on their lives. Sessions focus on practical steps and steady support rather than labels or judgement.
Her approach is straightforward and warm. She uses client-centred conversations to listen closely and help people find what matters to them. Solution-focused techniques are used to identify small, achievable changes that can make daily life easier.
For people who have been through distressing events, Sue draws on trauma-focused methods to help reduce the hold of painful memories and reactions. Work is paced to the person and aims to restore a sense of control and safety in everyday routines.
Sue is happy to discuss common concerns such as addictions, eating issues, anger or career stress, and she also supports people dealing with attachment and abandonment worries, ageing and caregiving strain, and codependency. Her style is collaborative, practical and gently encouraging for those ready to take a next step.
To begin, people are invited to share what they are hoping to change. Sessions then explore realistic options and a clear way forward together.
How Sue uses different approaches in online work
Sue works with client‑centred therapy and solution‑focused therapy alongside trauma‑focused methods. Client‑centred work means she listens closely, helps you name what matters and follows your lead when deciding what to work on. Solution‑focused work looks at small, practical changes you can try between sessions to make daily life easier and build confidence.When traumatic events are part of the story, trauma‑focused methods are used to reduce distressing reactions and to support safer, more manageable ways of coping. Sue aims to move at a pace you feel able to manage and to build strategies you can use outside sessions.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Sue will talk with you about your needs, goals and preferences, and together you will choose what to try first. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions to suit how you like to work and what you want to change.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the exact session formats before booking as these are not specified here. Online work can make attending sessions easier to fit around work, school or caring duties, and it can shorten travel time. It also allows flexibility for brief check‑ins, quieter conversations when bandwidth is low, or a longer weekly session when time allows.
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Experience
6+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Sue often help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression and grief, and also helps with relationship issues, motivation, self‑esteem and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
Sue uses a client‑centred style that prioritises listening and the client’s perspective, combined with solution‑focused thinking to find practical steps forward.
What background and experience does she have?
She has six years of experience working in the UK and has supported people with ADHD and autism in a neuro‑affirming way.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions available in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a therapy process with Sue?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.