Counselling & Psychotherapy
I'm Susan, a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist offering online counselling and Walk & Talk sessions in nature.
I work with people navigating anxiety, stress, low mood or life transitions.
You're welcome to a free 30-minute chat by phone or on Xoom to get a feel for whether we might be a good fit to work together. The cost is £50/£35per hour.
Feel free to scroll down to read more about me, browse Client Reviews and visit my Blog page.
“On my journey to wellness, the experience and wisdom that Susan has imparted has been truly invaluable. Her exceptional understanding of the way our minds work is a rare find and I believe everyone can benefit from this. I would highly recommend her counselling services”.
What You Can Expect
I aim to provide a warm and confidential space where you can be listened to fully and can express yourself freely without any judgment.
I offer tools to help you reduce stress, depression or anxiety, grow your confidence and find a gentler and more compassionate way to connect with yourself.
All sessions take place on Zoom or face to face Walk and Talk in the park. I have clients throughout Scotland and the U.K. and internationally.
The first step is a free 30-minute introductory chat on Zoom and I’m happy to answer any questions you might have.
• Anxiety and Stress Management
• Confidence and Self-Esteem
Neurodiversity Support
• Depression and Low Mood Support
• Personal Growth and Development
• Relationship Challenges
• Grief and Loss
• Trauma Recovery and Support
• Navigating Life Changes
• Career and Professional Development
• Transpersonal/Depth Psychology
“I am so grateful to Susan for giving me the tools to be a better, calmer, more confident version of myself. I now feel happier most of the time and when I’m not, I know how to deal with it”.
My Approach
I bring both lived experience and professional training and combine this with compassionate listening and simple practical strategies you can use right away.
My formal training is in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Psychodynamic Counselling and Transpersonal Psychology, and I blend these into an integrative approach, weaving in techniques and tools from further training in somatic therapy, mindfulness, compassion-focused therapy, and positive psychology.
I’ve also been holding ‘Walk and Talk’ therapy sessions in the local parks for the last few years and many people find a bit of light exercise, fresh air and the support of nature helpful.
I offer one-off sessions, a few meetings for a short-term issue or longer-term support for deeper patterns or personal growth.
We would begin with a free 1/2 hour initial chat on Zoom.
“Susan helped me navigate through a very difficult period in my life. Her warmth, compassion and guidance were greatly appreciated and I’ve become a much more resilient person as a result”.
Qualifications
My training is in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Psychodynamic Counselling and Transpersonal Psychology and my therapeutic approach includes elements of Positive Psychology, Mindfulness and Somatic Therapy.
Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (SQCF Level 11 COSCA and BABCP approved)
Post Graduate Diploma in Transpersonal Psychology (Liverpool John Moore’s University)
Post Graduate Certificate in Counselling Skills Psychodynamic (COSCA approved)
BA(Hons) Landscape Architecture (Leeds Metropolitan University)
“I thoroughly recommend Susan, she has been really helpful to me. She’s encouraging, patient and makes sense of what you’re going through. I’ve had breakthroughs and she has been there for all of it.”
How I Work
I offer the following options:
Online via Zoom or by telephone
‘Walk and Talk’ counselling sessions in nature
Free 30 minute intro session on Zoom
One hour sessions are £50, payable 2 days in advance
Reduced rate of £35/hour for those on a low income
Blocks of 6 one hour sessions paid for in advance - £280
