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Suzanne Chalmers, NCPS

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefDepressionCoping with life changes

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Suzanne Chalmers offers a warm, client-centred approach that helps people feel heard and understood. She draws on eight years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and holds the NCPS credential. Suzanne aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and straightforward.

Her practice focuses on common but painful issues such as stress, anxiety, grief and depression. She also supports people facing trauma and abuse, anger and low self-esteem, and those coping with life changes.

Background and approach

Suzanne works with clients who identify as LGBT and addresses relationship concerns alongside attention-related difficulties such as ADHD. Suzanne uses Client-Centred Therapy to create a trusting space. That approach means the person sets the pace and the conversation stays focused on what matters most to them.

She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to help clients identify small, realistic steps that move them toward clearer goals. Beyond those core concerns, Suzanne has experience with a wide range of related issues. These include autism and Asperger syndrome, body image, divorce and separation, domestic violence and multicultural challenges.

She also supports people dealing with obsessional thoughts, panic, isolation and questions about life purpose. Sessions are offered in English and Suzanne accepts international clients. She encourages people to be honest about their needs so therapy can be tailored to practical goals.

The tone in her sessions is straightforward and respectful, aimed at helping people make steady progress.

How client-centred and solution-focused work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's lead. The therapist creates a space where someone can speak openly while the pace and topics are chosen by the client. This approach can be helpful for people coping with grief, anxiety, low self-esteem or complex emotions that need time to unfold.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical steps and on what a person wants to achieve. Sessions look for strengths and small changes that lead to clearer progress. This is useful when someone wants short-term, goal-focused work such as managing panic, improving coping with life changes, or addressing specific symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Suzanne will help the person identify what feels most useful based on their goals, preferences and circumstances. That collaborative process means approaches can be combined or adjusted as needs become clearer.

Online sessions can be arranged by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility in how people connect. Video is close to an in-person conversation, phone works well when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits shorter check-ins and messaging lets someone write between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and different time zones.
What kinds of problems does Suzanne help with?
Suzanne supports people with stress, anxiety, grief and depression. She also works with trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem and ADHD-related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses Client-Centred Therapy to follow the person's lead and Solution-Focused Therapy to identify practical steps. Sessions aim to be listening-led and goal-oriented.
What is her background and experience?
She has eight years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom. That time has included supporting people with a wide variety of emotional and practical issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds the NCPS credential and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Yes. Sessions are offered to international clients, and she conducts work with people who are not in the United Kingdom.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging as ways to meet with clients. These different formats can suit varying schedules and communication preferences.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact fees depend on those factors.
How do I begin working with Suzanne?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability. The process is designed to match needs and preferences.

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Experience
8 years
Registered with
NCPS
Languages
English

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