- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma-informed care
- Solution-focused work
About Susan
Susan "Sue" Small is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with six years' practice. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, self-esteem, life changes, relationships and trauma and abuse. She also supports people navigating ADHD, autism and motivation difficulties.
Sue describes herself as neuro-affirming and uses a straightforward way of working. She treats the person in front of her as the expert on their story. Conversations focus on practical steps and making sense of difficult feelings rather than labels.
In sessions she listens to what matters most and helps people spot small, useful changes. Solution-Focused ideas guide short-term goals and actions. Client-Centred ways of working mean the client's voice shapes the pace and topics.
When trauma or painful memories come up Sue draws on Trauma-Focused approaches to work carefully and steadily. That can mean slowing the pace, grounding in the present, and finding ways to manage strong reactions between sessions. She explains options and checks what feels manageable.
Sue also works with concerns around parenting, addiction, eating, anger and career stress. Additional areas she lists include attachment, abandonment and blended family issues. Her practice aims to help people carry less guilt and shame about who they are or what happened to them.
To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and book a first session. Sessions run via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and fees vary with location.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the heart of the work. The counsellor listens and follows what the client says is most important, shaping the pace and topics around the client's priorities. This approach helps when someone needs space to talk through guilt, shame or uncertain feelings without being pushed toward a fixed plan.Solution-Focused Therapy looks at small, concrete steps that can change day-to-day life. Sessions often focus on what is already working and how to build on it. That can suit people who want practical actions to reduce constant rumination and to regain a sense of control.
Sue will work collaboratively to find which approach, or combination, fits best. She discusses options with the client and adapts sessions to personal needs and goals rather than applying a single method. This collaborative process includes checking how you want to work and what feels manageable.
The practical benefits of online working can include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week and fewer travel requirements. The biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it simpler to arrange regular check-ins and to keep momentum between appointments.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Sue works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, life changes, relationships and trauma and abuse. She also lists ADHD, autism, addictions and parenting among her focus areas.
How would she approach shame or guilt?
She uses Client-Centred and Solution-Focused methods alongside Trauma-Focused approaches when needed. That means talking through what feels most urgent and finding small, manageable steps forward.
What is her professional background?
Sue has six years of practice and works in the United Kingdom. Her biography notes experience with neurodiverse clients and a range of life-change issues.
What credential does she hold and where does she practise?
She is listed with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats does she offer?
Format details were not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payments handled?
Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time and fees vary with location.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.