About Susan
Susan McCarthy is a counsellor with eight years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, low mood and grief. She also supports those dealing with relationship difficulties, career strain and questions about self-esteem.
Susan aims to treat everyone with respect and sensitivity. She adapts the way she communicates to match each person's needs. Sessions are shaped around what matters most to the individual rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
How Susan works
Her practice includes helping people cope with large life changes and loss. She offers practical steps to manage overwhelming feelings and to get through daily tasks when things feel difficult. Jealousy and multicultural concerns, including experiences of prejudice and discrimination, are additional focus areas.
Susan emphasises collaborative working. She helps people set short-term goals and finds small, concrete changes that make life easier. Progress is checked regularly so the work stays relevant and useful.
People who come to Susan often want clear, down-to-earth help rather than complex theory. Her style is calm and straightforward, with attention to emotional safety and practical outcomes. She supports people as they take the steps needed to feel more able and more hopeful.
What Susan works with
The areas below are the ones Susan selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
Also listed
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Jealousy
- Multicultural concerns
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self esteem
Training and background
| Register | BACP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 8 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
Therapeutic approaches and online support
Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on understanding patterns and making practical changes. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try alternative, more balanced ways of thinking; this can reduce anxiety and low mood and make day-to-day tasks feel more manageable. Another approach concentrates on grief and loss by helping people process emotions and gradually rebuild routines and meaning after a significant change.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and tailor the plan to a person's needs, goals and preferences. That collaboration means methods can be adjusted as progress is made and priorities shift.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a fuller exchange helps. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day and need less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging suit brief check-ins, journalling-style reflections or people who prefer not to use a camera. These options make it easier to keep continuity and fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments.
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