Susan Blanchard, BACP
Susan Blanchard is a BACP counsellor working in the United Kingdom.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
- +3 more
About Susan
Susan Blanchard is a BACP counsellor working in the United Kingdom. She offers a calm, accepting presence and focuses on practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or depression. Her style is warm and down-to-earth, aimed at creating a simple space to talk and be heard.
Susan draws on person-centred ways of working while adapting each session to the person in front of her. That means she listens first, and then helps shape conversations around what is most helpful to you.
Background and approach
Sessions are paced to suit the individual rather than following a rigid structure. Her background includes therapeutic work within NHS cancer services, where she supported patients through illness and treatment-related distress. She also has training and practical experience supporting people who are neurodiverse, so she is familiar with a range of communication styles and needs.
Susan helps people tackle issues such as low self-esteem, persistent negative thinking, bereavement and health anxiety. She also offers support for relationship difficulties, anger, trauma and domestic violence, and everyday life stresses like work pressure. In sessions she aims to combine empathy with straightforward reflection and practical next steps.
People who want a respectful listener who also helps them find small, realistic changes often find her approach useful.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 410211 | October 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 Susan works with
Everything Susan lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Online support
Susan also uses practical, evidence-informed ways to manage anxiety and negative thinking. These techniques break down worries into smaller steps and teach straightforward skills people can try between sessions to reduce rumination and increase coping.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with you about your goals and preferences, then try methods that fit your needs. If a technique does not feel helpful, the plan changes together so the work remains relevant and manageable.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is good for a fuller conversation and visual cues. Phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited or you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins, written reflection, or when you want to pace conversations over time. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring responsibilities and varied daily routines.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Susan help with?
Susan supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns and depression. She also works with related issues such as grief, health anxiety and chronic illness challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centred and empathetic, focusing on listening first and shaping sessions around each person. She aims to offer warmth and practical reflection rather than a fixed programme.
What relevant background does she have?
She has three years of therapeutic experience and has worked within NHS cancer services supporting patients through illness-related distress. She also has training and practical experience with neurodiversity.
Where is Susan based and what are her credentials?
She practises in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration as a counsellor.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she use online?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and routines.
How are sessions charged and paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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