Susan Clayton, BACP

Susan Clayton is a counsellor and psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom with five years of clinical experience. She specialises in bereavement and has worked as a bereavement counsellor supporting people through loss and grief, helping them navigate the emotional and practical challenges that follow significant change.

She has worked with a wide range of presenting issues, including stress, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and low self-esteem. Her approach is built on respect, sensitivity and compassion, and she tailors counselling and treatment plans to meet each client’s specific needs and goals. Clients can expect collaborative work that focuses on practical ways to manage difficult feelings and develop healthier coping patterns.

Susan describes therapy as a first step toward becoming the person someone would like to be, and she adapts methods to fit individual circumstances. She holds BACP accreditation, the professional association for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom, which reflects her commitment to recognised professional standards.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then commit to actions that reflect their values. It can support those dealing with anxiety, depression and life transitions by increasing psychological flexibility.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns influence current relationships and emotional responses. This approach is useful for people working through grief, relationship difficulties, attachment issues and intimacy-related concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. It is commonly used for stress, anxiety and low mood and aims to provide practical strategies for managing symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Susan works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, and adapts the plan as therapy progresses.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit counselling around work, family and other commitments. These options allow registered professionals to deliver consistent, ongoing support to clients who need accessible and adaptable care.