- Grief and loss
- Guilt and shame
- Panic and trauma
About Susan
Susan Spooner is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She works with adults who are carrying stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and major life changes. She also supports people dealing with attachment worries, communication difficulties, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, loneliness and panic attacks.
Susan approaches sessions with the understanding that clients know their own story. She encourages people to notice existing strengths and use them to face difficult feelings. Conversations focus on practical steps and clearer thinking rather than jargon, so clients can try ideas between sessions.
Her work often involves unpacking how past events and relationships influence current emotions. She helps people notice patterns that keep guilt or shame active and then explores small, manageable ways to respond differently. This can include looking at unhelpful self-talk, testing out new ways of communicating, and building everyday coping skills.
Susan pays attention to how grief and trauma shape beliefs about oneself. She supports people to make sense of loss and to manage flashbacks or panic when they occur. Sessions aim to be straightforward and grounded, with a focus on what people can do now to reduce the weight they carry.
For anyone considering therapy, Susan asks people to take the first practical step of completing a short questionnaire. That helps match goals and plan an initial appointment and gives a clear starting point for the work ahead.
Approaches for working with guilt and shame online
Many evidence-based approaches help people understand and respond to guilt and shame. Cognitive-style work looks at the thoughts that keep guilt and shame alive and offers practical ways to test and shift those beliefs. This is useful when self-criticism or rumination keeps someone stuck.Trauma-informed techniques help people manage strong reactions like panic or flashbacks by teaching grounding and slow-breathing methods. These approaches focus on what helps in the moment and on small steps to increase tolerance of difficult feelings.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The counsellor will work collaboratively with each person to choose methods that fit their situation, goals and preferences. That means discussing what has helped before and agreeing on small, practical tasks to try between sessions.
Session formats were not specified in the original biography, so please confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around daily life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also means some people can use video or phone sessions to match their energy, bandwidth or concentration on a given day.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include guilt and shame, attachment issues, panic and social anxiety.
How would she describe her therapeutic approach?
She treats the client as the expert of their story and looks for practical steps clients can try between sessions. The emphasis is on noticing patterns, changing unhelpful self-talk and building coping skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma-related issues and grief.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a BACP counsellor and practises in the United Kingdom as described in her profile.
Can I have sessions in another language or from another country?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography did not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.