Susan Stewart, BACP
14 years in practice
Susan Stewart is a counsellor with 14 years of experience who aims to help people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and grief.
License and registration
- BACP
- 180204 · expires December 2026
- Years in practice
- 14
- Languages
- English
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About Susan
Susan Stewart is a counsellor with 14 years of experience who aims to help people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and grief. She offers a calm, down-to-earth space to talk and think through difficult feelings. Her style is warm and non-judgemental, and she believes people already hold strengths to build on.
Susan listens in a way that puts the client's experience first. She works in a trauma-focused manner and stays aware that some memories and emotions can be hard to name.
Background and approach
Conversations are paced to suit each person, so difficult topics are approached gently and without rush. Her practice often focuses on problems that sap confidence and motivation, such as low self-esteem, panic, and the effects of past abuse. She also supports people dealing with grief, life changes and the strain of caregiving.
Practical coping strategies are used alongside talking to help people manage day-to-day stress. Susan uses elements of Client-Centred and Existential approaches to help people find meaning and make choices that fit their values. Sessions explore personal goals and what matters most, while also addressing symptoms that cause distress.
The aim is to help people regain a sense of agency and clearer direction. Clients in the United Kingdom can expect sessions that combine attentive listening with straightforward tools for coping. Susan describes the first step as a brave one and focuses on building a working relationship that supports change over time.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Susan lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Susan names
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Online support
How Susan’s approaches work online
Existential Therapy helps people look at meaning, choice and responsibility in their lives. It invites reflection on what matters and can help when someone feels stuck or uncertain about purpose. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding; the counsellor follows the client’s lead and creates space for honest expression. Trauma-Focused Therapy pays attention to how past harm affects daily life and teaches practical ways to manage strong emotions and flashbacks.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Susan will discuss goals, preferences and symptoms and then suggest ways to proceed. Decisions about methods are collaborative, and plans can be adjusted as the relationship develops.
Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit into a short break and need less bandwidth. Live chat or text messaging suit people who prefer to type or want shorter, frequent check-ins. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives and keep continuity when travel or schedules make in-person visits difficult.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Susan commonly address?
Susan works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and depression. She also focuses on parenting strain, career issues, compassion fatigue and panic.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm, down-to-earth and non-judgemental. She listens in a client-centred way and adapts pace to each person.
What is her professional background?
She has 14 years of professional experience working with people affected by trauma, anxiety and loss. Her practice integrates trauma-focused work with client-centred and existential ideas.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She is based in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
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