Susan Stewart

Susan Stewart welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, loss or difficult life changes. She writes in a straightforward way and aims to make conversations calm and easy to follow. Susan offers a steady presence for those who need to talk about anxiety, grief, trauma and issues that affect self-esteem and motivation.

Susan uses a clear, person-centred approach that puts the client's experience first. She listens without judgement and helps people name what they are feeling. This makes it easier to decide what to work on together and which steps might help in daily life.

Her work also draws on existential ideas that help people think about meaning, values and choices when life feels confusing. Trauma-focused methods are used where past events are affecting the present, with careful pacing and attention to how someone copes in the moment.

Susan has 14 years of professional experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She has supported people through a range of concerns including panic, post-traumatic stress, relationship patterns such as codependency and attachment difficulties, and caregiver stress.

Sessions are intended to be practical and down to earth. Susan aims to help people build clearer routines, manage distressing thoughts and feelings, and rediscover things that bring purpose. She encourages small, achievable steps that fit into everyday life.

How different therapeutic approaches shape online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and acceptance. The counsellor offers empathy and reflection so a person feels heard and can make sense of their situation; this helps with anxiety, low mood and confidence issues.

Existential Therapy invites people to look at meaning, values and choice. It can help when life changes feel confusing or when someone is rethinking purpose after loss or major transitions.

Trauma-Focused Therapy pays attention to how past events affect current reactions and coping. It works at a measured pace to reduce distressing symptoms and build practical ways to manage triggers.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Susan will talk with each person about needs, goals and preferences and decide together which ideas and techniques to focus on. That shared planning helps shape sessions so they feel relevant and doable.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, remove travel time, and allow sessions during a lunch break or after work. It also means someone can choose a shorter phone check-in or a longer video conversation depending on energy levels and what needs addressing that day.