Brenda Sutcliffe, BACP
Brenda Sutcliffe is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 14 years of experience working in mental health.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
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About Brenda
Brenda Sutcliffe is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 14 years of experience working in mental health. She focuses on helping people who are wrestling with low mood, stress and anxiety, and problems linked to addiction. Her style is warm and down-to-earth, and she encourages people to build on their own strengths as they move forward.
She believes the client knows their life best and starts from that position.
Background and approach
Sessions are practical and conversational. Brenda listens without judgement and helps people set small, achievable steps that feel manageable. Her practice commonly addresses relationship and communication problems, issues with commitment and control, and struggles with self-esteem and self-love.
She also supports people dealing with guilt, shame, isolation and workplace stress. Addiction-related concerns, including drug and alcohol problems, are part of her work. Brenda draws on approaches such as client-centred therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy and motivational interviewing to shape sessions.
She uses those methods to help people spot unhelpful patterns, try new ways of coping and find motivation for change. Sessions are offered in English and take place online through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Getting started involves completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a time that fits the client's needs.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 177598 | September 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Brenda works with
Everything Brenda lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Brenda lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going and testing small changes. It is often used for low mood, anxiety and unhelpful coping patterns linked to addiction or stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Brenda will discuss options and tailor methods based on an individual's goals and preferences, so plans change as progress is made. This collaborative process helps make sessions feel relevant and doable.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues help, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits shorter check-ins and text-based messaging can fit into busy days. These formats make it easier to keep momentum and to fit therapy around other commitments.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Brenda commonly help with?
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, low mood and depression, plus addiction-related problems and issues around self-esteem.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Brenda takes a warm, conversational approach that focuses on listening and building on a person's strengths. She aims for practical, manageable steps rather than long lists of tasks.
How much experience does she have?
Brenda has 14 years of professional experience supporting people through a range of emotional and behavioural challenges.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a BACP counsellor and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are used in sessions?
All sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients; sessions are offered to clients within the United Kingdom.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place by video call, over the phone, via live chat or through text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing and starting therapy work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select Start Therapy, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability.
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