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Susan McCarthy, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 8 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGrief Depression Coping with life changes

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Susan McCarthy is a counsellor with eight years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She focuses on practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression and relationship strain. Her approach is direct and respectful, aiming to help people take small, workable steps forward.

She tailors conversations and plans to each person’s needs. That might mean short-term coping strategies for anxiety or a slower, reflective pace when working through grief.

Background and approach

Sessions are intended to be collaborative - the person and counsellor decide what helps most. Susan pays attention to how identity and culture shape experiences. She helps people who are dealing with prejudice, discrimination or multicultural concerns to make sense of those stresses.

Jealousy and self-esteem issues are addressed with practical techniques and clear, everyday language. Career worries and life transitions are another area of focus. She supports people who need help making choices, handling workplace pressure, or adjusting to change.

The emphasis is on realistic options rather than sweeping promises. Her style is compassionate and sensitive, but also straightforward. People can expect an effort to understand their situation and to find approaches that fit their life.

Susan accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Evidence-based techniques are used to address specific difficulties in everyday terms. One common approach focuses on practical coping skills for anxiety and stress. That involves learning short exercises to reduce immediate tension and building routines that lower day-to-day worry. Another approach emphasises gentle exploration of grief and loss, helping people name their feelings, make meaning of what happened and find ways to carry on without rushing the process.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before. Then they will try methods that fit the person’s life and adjust them as progress is made. This is a collaborative decision rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.

Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video is good for a full conversation and visual cues, while phone sessions work well when internet bandwidth is limited. Live chat or messaging can suit quick check-ins, short tasks or people who prefer not to be on camera. These options help people fit support around work, childcare or travel and make it easier to continue between life changes.

What kinds of problems does Susan help with?

Susan works with stress, anxiety, relationship worries, grief and depression. She also supports people with self-esteem, career pressures and coping with life changes.

What is her general therapeutic style?

Her style is compassionate and straightforward. She focuses on clear, practical steps and tailors sessions to each person’s needs.

How much experience does she have?

She has eight years of professional experience working with people on the concerns listed in her profile.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported and can she work with people abroad?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.

How are costs handled?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief

Also listed

Experience: 8 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Susan McCarthy, BACP

Background and approach

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety