Susan Kinsella-Brice , BACP

Susan Kinsella-Brice is a UK-licensed counselling psychotherapist with 14 years of professional experience and membership of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She specialises in supporting people facing depression, stress and anxiety, and all forms of trauma, as well as those coping with grief, loss and major life changes. Her practice also focuses on motivation, self-esteem and identity, and developing greater self-compassion.

Susan approaches therapy from a respectful, strengths-based stance. She believes clients know their own stories best and that those personal strengths can be marshaled to address the challenges that arise. That perspective guides her work, helping clients explore difficulties at a pace that feels manageable while building practical skills and emotional insight.

Beginning therapy can feel daunting, and Susan recognises the courage it takes to take that first step. She aims to create a supportive environment where people can examine their concerns, find clearer direction, and develop new ways of coping. Her experience across a range of emotional and life issues enables her to tailor support to each individual’s needs and goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client leads the pace and direction of sessions. It helps people who want to explore identity, self-esteem, and life transitions while drawing on their own strengths. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a structured approach that looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact; it can be useful for anxiety, depression and stress by teaching practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding and reshaping emotional responses within relationships, making it helpful for attachment, intimacy and communication difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Susan works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods suit their needs, goals and preferences, and she adjusts the focus as progress and priorities evolve. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine elements from different models to tailor support to the individual.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility - sessions can take place by video call, over the phone, via live chat or through text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, to access consistent support from wherever the client is located in the United Kingdom, and to choose the communication style that feels most comfortable.