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Susan Clayton, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 5 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGrief Depression

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Susan Clayton is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people coping with stress, anxiety, grief and depression. She also supports those facing relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction issues, parenting strain and the fallout of trauma and abuse. Susan draws on five years of practice and a BACP accreditation to guide her work.

Her approach is straightforward and person-focused. She meets people where they are and tailors the sessions to what each person needs.

Background and approach

Conversations are practical and honest, aimed at small changes that make life easier day to day. Susan uses a mix of methods to suit different problems. She draws on cognitive behavioural ideas to spot unhelpful thinking patterns, and acceptance-based work to help people live with hard feelings without being overwhelmed by them.

Attachment-informed thinking helps when the issue involves closeness, trust or abandonment wounds. Sessions are warm and respectful, with an emphasis on safety and steadiness. People can expect a mix of talking, noticing patterns and trying new ways of responding between meetings.

The therapist explains options clearly and checks in about progress. Susan has supported clients with complex and sensitive topics such as codependency, domestic violence, BDSM and kink matters, eating and substance-related problems, and long-term health stresses like cancer. She also helps with career pressures, burnout and compassion fatigue.

Her style suits people wanting practical tools plus room to talk through difficult feelings.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them. It uses values-based goals so people can take small, practical steps towards a life they care about. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, helps identify patterns of thinking and behaviour that cause distress and then tries out alternative responses to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what helps you feel understood. Together they will try methods that match your situation and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers a range of ways to connect. Video calls let you see facial expressions and have a face-to-face conversation. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging allow shorter check-ins, ongoing reflections between appointments and flexibility around work or caring commitments. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt these formats so sessions are practical and fit around everyday life.

What kinds of concerns does Susan help with?

Susan supports people with stress, anxiety, grief and depression. She also works with relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, trauma and a wide range of other concerns listed in her profile.

What is her therapeutic style like?

The approach is practical and person-focused. Sessions mix talking, noticing patterns and trying small changes between meetings.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Susan has five years of experience working as a counsellor and psychotherapist in the United Kingdom.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP, and practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

In what formats are sessions offered?

Therapy can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions run through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What do I need to do to begin?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Also listed

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 5 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

Contacting Susan

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Susan Clayton, BACP

Background and approach

How therapeutic approaches translate to online support

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety