Susan Blanchard, BACP

Susan Blanchard is a BACP registered person-centred counsellor practising in the United Kingdom. BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and this registration indicates adherence to professional standards and ongoing development. She works with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, low confidence and self-esteem, negative thinking and self-criticism, health anxiety, bereavement and loss, work and life stresses, anger management, relationship difficulties, domestic violence, and trauma.

Susan has experience supporting patients within NHS cancer services, bringing practical knowledge of emotional and practical challenges that can accompany serious illness. She also has both training and hands-on experience in working with neurodiversity, and adapts her approach to meet the needs of neurodivergent clients. While her foundation is person-centred counselling, she describes therapy as a collaborative, holistic process and tailors sessions to each individual rather than following a one-size-fits-all model.

Clients can expect warmth, empathy and acceptance in sessions designed to create a calming space for exploration. Susan aims to help people see new perspectives, build greater contentment in daily life, and find a way forward toward a brighter future.

Person-Centred and Evidence-Based Support Delivered Online

Susan bases her work in person-centred counselling, a gentle approach that prioritises empathy, respect and the client’s own experience. This approach creates space for people to explore feelings and values at their own pace and is often helpful for issues like low self-esteem, relationship problems and adjusting to life changes.

She also draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address symptoms of anxiety, depression and trauma. These techniques involve practical strategies and structured ways of exploring patterns of thought and behaviour so clients can develop new coping skills and clearer perspectives.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the collaborative process. Susan works with each person to identify their goals, preferences and needs, and then tailors sessions so the methods used fit the client rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy with Susan is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, giving flexibility to fit sessions into busy lives and different comfort levels. These options make it easier to access regular support from registered professionals without travel, and allow therapy to continue from home or other convenient locations.