Susan (Susy) Putnam , BACP

Susan (Susy) Putnam is a counsellor who supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem and life changes. She also works with concerns such as ADHD, LGBT issues, grief, trauma and parenting strains. Susy offers a calm, kind space where people can begin to talk things through at their own pace.

She keeps sessions person-centred and compassionate. Susy places the client at the heart of the work and adapts the way she works to what feels comfortable for each person. Guided visualisation is one tool she uses, offered in partnership with the client rather than imposed.

Susy describes her practice as integrative. That means she draws on a range of approaches to meet practical needs rather than following just one method. Her background in education and years working in varied settings contribute to a flexible, down-to-earth style.

She has seven years of experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Susy has substantial experience with neurodiversity, including ADHD and high-functioning autism, and welcomes LGBT clients and their family members.

Sessions aim to be reflective and creative when helpful, while keeping everyday life goals in view. People often come for help with communication problems, caregiver stress, body image, abandonment and attachment worries, or to find clearer direction in midlife and career choices.

Susy works with people across the United Kingdom and with international clients. Her approach is gentle, practical and collaborative so people can feel understood while they make changes.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people notice repeated relationship habits, understand their emotional triggers and find new ways to connect and feel safer with others.

Client-centred therapy places the person at the centre of sessions. The therapist listens without judgement and follows the client's pace, helping them make sense of their feelings and decide what to try next.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what feels most useful, and together they will test different ways of working to find the best fit.

Online therapy offers flexible options that suit different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when video is not possible and use less bandwidth. Live chat or text-based messaging can be useful for shorter check-ins or for people who prefer writing to speaking.

These formats make it possible to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments, and enable people across the United Kingdom and internationally to connect with registered or accredited professionals without needing to travel long distances.