Sue Perks , NCPS

Sue Perks is a counsellor with more than 10 years' experience helping people work through difficult periods. She creates a warm, non-judgemental space where clients can talk through their thoughts and feelings at a pace that feels right for them. Sue holds NCPS, which is listed as her credential. Sue focuses on a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety and depression. She also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, bereavement and loss, and issues around self-esteem and confidence. Her practice includes work with neurodiversity and gender and sexual identity concerns, and she has experience addressing ADHD and compassion fatigue. Her approach is client-led. That means sessions are shaped around the person's needs and goals rather than a fixed method. Sue uses ideas from client-centred work and mindfulness to help people notice patterns, manage strong emotions and build small practical steps forward. Sessions are intended to be an open and trusting conversation. Sue works to understand each person's story and to help them find what helps in everyday life. This can include learning ways to manage anxiety, trying new patterns in relationships, or coping with big life changes. Taking a first step into therapy can feel daunting, and Sue aims to support people through that process. She encourages people to move at their own speed while working together toward clearer thinking and improved wellbeing.

How Sue uses client-centred and mindfulness approaches online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding without judgement. The therapist follows the person's lead, reflects what they say and helps them find their own solutions; this approach is helpful for building trust and working through low mood, self-esteem and relationship concerns.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to help reduce overwhelm and notice unhelpful patterns. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and learning calm ways to respond to strong emotions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Sue will work with each person to decide which ideas fit best for their needs and goals, and she adjusts the way she works as those needs evolve.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging offers practical flexibility. Video is useful for deeper conversations and face-to-face interaction. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat or messaging can suit quick check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life and travel while still working with registered or accredited professionals and therapists.