Suzanne Bethell , NCPS

Suzanne Bethell is a psychotherapist who supports people facing relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, stress and anxiety. She also helps with addictions, parenting strains, LGBT-related concerns, and career or life changes. Suzanne works with people who are dealing with depression, bipolar symptoms, anger, and compassion fatigue. She welcomes international clients and provides sessions in English.

Suzanne draws on a mix of practical counselling methods to shape each session around the person's needs. She listens with respect and sensitivity and focuses on what the client wants to achieve. Sessions are collaborative and paced to suit each individual.

Her approach includes client-centred ways of working, cognitive behavioural techniques and solution-focused ideas, alongside trauma-focused methods when appropriate. These tools are used to help people manage upsetting thoughts, build coping strategies, and set workable goals. The emphasis is on clear, manageable steps rather than jargon.

Suzanne holds NCPS as a credential and has around nine years of professional experience in counselling and psychotherapy. She has worked in a variety of settings and with private clients across different concerns. This background informs a practical, empathetic style in sessions.

People who choose Suzanne can expect straightforward conversation, gentle challenge when needed, and support to try out new ways of coping. Sessions may involve talking through difficult events, learning new ways to respond to stress, or planning small changes that build confidence over time.

Practical approaches for online therapy

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person as they are. It helps when someone needs a safe space to talk and be heard, and it supports self-directed change through genuine empathy and acceptance.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses straightforward strategies to identify unhelpful thinking, develop new ways of responding, and reduce symptoms of anxiety or low mood.

Solution-focused therapy concentrates on small, achievable steps and on what is already working. It suits people who want brief, goal-oriented sessions that build momentum and practical solutions.

Choosing the right approach is a joint process. Suzanne will discuss options with each person and adapt methods to fit their goals, needs and preferences. The focus is on trying what feels most useful and adjusting as work progresses.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules and differing needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions can be easier when video is not possible; live chat suits shorter check-ins; and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments while keeping the work collaborative with a registered professional.