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Susan Claridge, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
11 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCoping with life changes

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Susan Claridge offers calm, practical support for people facing anxiety, depression and major life changes. She writes simply and listens closely so clients can find clearer ways forward. Her approach is flexible and aimed at making therapy useful from the first sessions.

She has a Bachelor-level accreditation with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP. Susan has worked in social care for over 30 years and has provided counselling services for the past 11 years.

Background and approach

That background means she is used to helping people with everyday pressures as well as more complex emotional difficulties. Susan helps people who are coping with stress, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, grief, sleep or eating concerns, and addiction-related issues. She also supports those facing career pressures, parenting strain, chronic health problems, and life changes such as separation or bereavement.

In sessions she draws on client-centred, psychodynamic and solution-focused ideas. She aims to create a respectful space where people can talk through what matters to them and try practical ways to feel better. Sessions are shaped around each person’s needs and goals.

Susan’s style is warm and straightforward. She encourages small steps that build confidence and clearer choices. Her long experience in community and residential settings informs a down-to-earth, empathetic way of working.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

Client-centred therapy focuses on the person in the room. The counsellor listens without judgement and follows what matters most to the client, helping people build their own answers and confidence. Psychodynamic therapy looks at patterns that repeat over time and how past experiences affect current feelings and relationships; it can help when people want to understand why they react in certain ways.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist discusses goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then adapts methods to suit each person. This is a collaborative process where plans are reviewed as therapy progresses.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make counselling easier to fit into everyday life. Video calls let people see facial cues and have a conversational session. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be a good option for a focused talk. Live chat and messaging allow shorter check-ins or ongoing written reflection. These options increase flexibility and help people access consistent support around work, caring duties or other commitments.
What concerns does she help with?
Susan works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, eating and sleeping difficulties, and parenting strain.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is warm and straightforward, offering a respectful space to talk. She combines client-centred listening with psychodynamic reflection and practical solution-focused techniques.
How long has she been practising?
She has 11 years of counselling experience and over 30 years of work in social care settings supporting adults and carers.
What credentials and location are recorded?
She is listed with BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats does she use?
Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
11 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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