Susan Clarke , BACP

Susan Clarke is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety and low mood, and supports work on anger, self-esteem and motivation. She aims to make it easier to talk about difficult feelings and to take the first steps towards change.

Her sessions are straightforward and conversational. She creates a calm, non-judgemental atmosphere where people can say what they really think. The emphasis is on practical, achievable steps rather than long lectures or technical language.

Susan works with issues that often sit alongside one another, such as relationship strain, workplace stress and feelings of isolation. She also supports people facing attachment worries, abandonment concerns, caregiver stress and challenges around self-love. LGBT matters and women's issues are included in her focus areas.

Therapy with Susan typically looks at how everyday patterns affect mood and behaviour. She helps people spot unhelpful cycles and try new ways of responding. Sessions may include checking small goals between meetings and reflecting on what is working.

Her approach is collaborative. Decisions about pace and focus are made together so the work fits each person’s life. People who want a clear, down-to-earth way to tackle anxiety, low self-worth or life changes often find this style useful.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Susan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns, then try small, manageable alternatives to see what improves mood and coping. This is useful for anxiety, low self-esteem and depression.

Another approach targets emotional regulation and anger by teaching simple skills to notice triggers and respond differently. These techniques are taught step by step and practised in everyday situations to reduce reactivity and build confidence.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to clarify goals, try a method, and adjust based on what helps most. This means plans can change as progress is made and needs evolve.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy lives or limited local options. Video calls let visual cues guide the conversation, phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a work break, while live chat or text messaging suit shorter check-ins and ongoing support. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care and to fit therapy into daily life.