Susan Chambers, BACP
Susan Chambers is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and the fallout of trauma.
About Susan
Susan Chambers is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and the fallout of trauma. She uses straightforward conversation to make it easier to talk about hard things. Susan has four years of professional experience and works from a practical, person-focused perspective.
She creates a calm space where clients can say what they feel without being judged. Sessions focus on what is most pressing for the person in front of her, whether that is grief, low self-esteem, or problems with motivation.
Background and approach
The aim is to build steps that feel manageable in everyday life. Susan draws on client-centred work to follow each person's pace and priorities. She also uses trauma-focused methods when past harm affects present-day coping or relationships.
These approaches are used in ways that suit the individual rather than following a rigid script. Common concerns brought to sessions include addictions, anger, career uncertainty and intimacy-related issues. She also addresses attachment problems, caregiver stress and feelings of emptiness or isolation.
Many people find practical coping strategies helpful alongside exploring underlying patterns. Susan is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, often shown as BACP. She works in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English.
If someone wants clear, steady support while they make changes, she aims to provide that steady presence and practical guidance.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 393351 | December 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
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Susan lists
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
Trauma-Focused Therapy targets the effects of past harm on current life. It helps people understand how traumatic events affect feelings, relationships and coping. Techniques are chosen to reduce distress and increase a sense of control, which can aid recovery from abuse, dissociation or overwhelming memories.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Susan will talk with each person about goals and preferences, and together they will decide which methods fit best. That collaborative planning means changes are paced to what feels manageable for the client.
Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls let people see non-verbal cues, phone sessions can be less demanding on bandwidth, and live chat or text messaging suit short check-ins or ongoing support. These options increase flexibility for those balancing work, caregiving or mobility limits, while keeping the focus on the therapeutic relationship and practical progress.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Susan often help with?
She commonly helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief, and related issues like self-esteem or addictions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-focused and straightforward, following what matters most to each client and working at their pace.
What is her professional background?
Susan has four years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioural concerns.
Which credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and practices in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How are sessions paid for and how much do they cost?
Sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; exact cost varies with location and therapist availability.
How do I begin working with Susan?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to therapist availability.
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