Susan Stewart, BACP

Susan Stewart is a UK-based counsellor with 14 years of professional experience who brings a warm, down-to-earth presence to her practice. She works from a trauma-informed perspective, offering a non-judgemental space where people can explore difficult thoughts, feelings and behaviours at a pace that feels right for them. Her approach supports those facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, low self-esteem, and the many life changes that can feel overwhelming.

Susan believes that each person is the expert in their own story and that people already have strengths to draw on as they navigate challenges. She focuses on practical ways to rebuild confidence and motivation while acknowledging the emotional impact of painful experiences. In clinical work she supports issues such as panic disorder, attachment and abandonment concerns, caregiver stress, codependency, self-harm, and the effects of sexual assault and domestic violence.

Susan is BACP registered - BACP is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and she offers compassionate, grounded support for individuals seeking clearer direction, greater emotional balance, or relief from overwhelming feelings. She aims to work collaboratively to help people find more fulfilling and resilient ways of living.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Susan Stewart draws on Client-Centered, Existential, and Trauma-Focused approaches to tailor support to each person’s needs. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and respect for the client’s perspective, helping people feel heard and understood while they explore self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life transitions. Existential Therapy invites reflection on meaning, choice, and responsibility, which can be helpful for those facing life purpose questions, grief, or major changes. Trauma-Focused Therapy offers techniques aimed at understanding and reducing the ongoing impact of traumatic events, supporting recovery from post-traumatic stress, abuse, and related symptoms.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Susan works collaboratively with people to determine what fits best given their goals, history, and preferences. She adapts methods over time, balancing emotional support with practical strategies so therapy remains relevant and helpful.

Online therapy with Susan includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit sessions around work, family, and other commitments. These remote options increase accessibility for people across the United Kingdom and provide flexible ways to engage in therapy from familiar surroundings while working with a registered professional.