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Susan "Sue" Small

Susan "Sue" Small, BACP

United Kingdom

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BACP counsellor - blended family and life changes

  • Client-Centred
  • Solution-Focused
  • Trauma-Focused

About Susan

Susan "Sue" Small is a BACP counsellor working in the United Kingdom with six years of experience. She sees adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and grief. She also supports people facing relationship strain, parenting pressures and major life changes.

Sue describes herself as neuro-affirming and notes experience with ADHD and autism. She uses straightforward conversation to help people sort through what feels overwhelming. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking rather than jargon or long lectures.

Her background combines Client-Centred, Solution-Focused and Trauma-Focused approaches. That mix lets her match short-term problem solving with attention to past hurt when it matters. She will work with the pace a person prefers and adjust methods as progress is made.

In a typical session Sue listens first, then helps identify one or two manageable goals. She may use questions, reflection and simple exercises to test what helps between meetings. This approach aims to create small, steady changes that fit into everyday life.

People contact Sue when change feels hard to start or maintain. Common areas include self-esteem, coping with loss, addiction concerns, anger and the stresses of combining households in blended family situations. Her practice is for adults in the UK and sessions are conducted in English.

Therapy approaches used online and how they help

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on following the person’s lead and building understanding through listening and reflection. It suits people who want to explore feelings, values and personal choices without directed advice.

Solution-Focused Therapy aims at finding immediate, practical steps to change a problem. It is useful for people wanting clear goals and short-term progress on issues like routines, communication and coping strategies.

Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing past harm in ways that reduce its impact on daily life. It can help when trauma affects relationships, mood or the ability to cope with stress.

Choosing the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will help identify goals, try methods and adjust them based on what works and what feels comfortable. Clients are involved in deciding priorities and pacing.

Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed and remove travel time. It can also allow sessions without a camera if that helps someone focus. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists generally aim to match session style to each person’s circumstances and goals.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What issues does she address related to blended households?

Sue works with adults facing blended family challenges such as merging routines, loyalty conflicts and parenting strain. She also helps with separation, communication problems and step-parenting questions.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She uses a straightforward, conversational style that values the client as expert in their own life. Sessions tend to focus on clear goals and practical steps.

How much experience does she have?

She has six years of experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom. Her practice has included work with stress, anxiety, trauma and neurodiversity.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

Sue is a BACP counsellor and she practises in the United Kingdom. Describe registration only as supplied.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can she work with international clients?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Exact pricing depends on where the client is based.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule your first session. That will begin the intake and planning process.

Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.

Susan "Sue" SmallBACP

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