About me... the counsellor

Hi, I'm Sue

I hold a diploma in therapeutic counselling gained at Bedford college and I have been awarded accreditation status through the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). This means the BACP have endorsed and approved my practice as a safe, ethical and effective therapist.

I work with private clients, individuals aged 11+ years, couples, Neurodiversity, as well as with EAP clients and I was a lecturer of counselling for nine years; training adults in helping and counselling work.

I offer person-centred supervision to qualified counsellors, and to trainee counsellors on a placement.

I originally started my counselling practice in 2014 at a secondary school working with the 11 - 16 age group and in a charitable counselling agency with adults of all ages, cultures and backgrounds. This provided me with an excellent grounding in a wide variety of mental health and well-being issues, and was invaluable experience for me when I decided to branch out on my own. 

In 2016 I opened my private practice working from home, in a private counselling room separate from the main house. 

As well as private clients I have also worked closely with a charity, supporting  people affected by homicide and murder and I have worked extensively with people affected by sexual trauma and violence. I am an affiliate counsellor for Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP) and through them I work with adults on a short term basis. I am experienced in working with short term clients, 4-6 sessions, and long term, depending on the client's needs. 

I have extensive experience of working with people with neurodiversity, helping them to understand and accept themselves, and others, and to lead more rewarding and fulfilling lives. 

I have a great passion for helping people and for promoting positive mental health for everyone.