Susan McCarthy
Gentle practical support for life transitions
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About Susan
Susan McCarthy is a counsellor with eight years of practice in the United Kingdom. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, depression and life changes. Her approach is respectful and compassionate, and she aims to tailor communication and care to each person's needs.
She helps people thinking about work and career questions, and those struggling with self-esteem or jealousy. Susan also pays attention to multicultural concerns and the effects of prejudice and discrimination on wellbeing.
Background and approach
Her work looks at what is happening day to day and what small changes might reduce pressure and improve mood. Sessions are shaped around what the individual wants to achieve. She will listen, ask questions to clarify what matters, and suggest practical steps you can try between meetings.
The tone is collaborative rather than directive, so decisions about pace and focus are taken together. Susan emphasises realistic goals and steady progress. She recognises that grief and loss can take many forms and that relationship difficulties often involve strong feelings and complex history.
With career and family-related stress she helps people sort priorities and make manageable plans. If you prefer a counsellor who works with clear empathy and practical guidance, Susan aims to offer steady support while you work towards change.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 8
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 123538
- Languages
- English
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Susan's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Susan works with
Everything Susan lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Jealousy
- Multicultural concerns
- Prejudice and discrimination
How Susan works online
Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The counsellor will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what feels most useful. Together they will try ideas and adjust the plan as needed so the work fits the person rather than the other way round.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life. It can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a workday and let people attend from wherever they are based. This profile does not list which session formats are provided, so confirm the current options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals can help you choose the best way to meet based on your routine and practical needs.
Questions and answers
What concerns does she help with?
Susan works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief and depression. She also supports people facing career decisions, low self-esteem and family-related pressures.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She listens, asks clarifying questions and suggests practical steps to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and practical problems.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds BACP credentials and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients, with services provided in English.
Which session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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