Susan "Sue" Small , BACP

Susan "Sue" Small is a qualified therapist working in the United Kingdom who supports people managing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, motivation, self-esteem and confidence, life changes, relationships, and trauma and abuse. She adopts a neuro-affirming approach and has experience working with ADHD/ADD and autism, offering understanding for a range of neurodiverse experiences.

Sue believes that each person is the expert on their own story and that change is possible even when circumstances feel overwhelming. She frames the work around collaboration and practical support, helping clients explore what matters to them and build strategies to move toward a more fulfilling life. Seeking change takes courage, and she aims to be a steady, compassionate presence who shares the process with each client.

Sue holds the BACP credential - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects her commitment to professional standards and ongoing development. Her practice focuses on practical, person-centered work that meets clients where they are and supports realistic steps toward wellbeing.

Therapeutic approaches and online options with Susan "Sue" Small

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, non-directive space where the therapist listens deeply and follows the client’s lead. This approach helps people build self-awareness, confidence, and clarity about their values and goals, which can be useful for issues like low self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship concerns.

Solution-Focused Therapy is a brief, goal-oriented approach that concentrates on strengths, resources, and practical steps to create change. It can be especially helpful for clients seeking motivation, clearer direction, or manageable ways to cope with stress and everyday challenges.

Trauma-Focused Therapy provides structured support for processing traumatic experiences and reducing their ongoing impact. It emphasizes safety, stabilization, and gradual work through distressing memories or patterns that result from trauma and abuse.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Sue works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they review options and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call or phone let people meet from home, while live chat and text-based messaging provide alternatives for those who prefer typing or need shorter, more frequent check-ins. These options can make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to continue steady work even when schedules or circumstances change.