Susan McCarthy, BACP
Susan McCarthy is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with eight years of professional experience.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- +6 more
About Susan
Susan McCarthy is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with eight years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression and grief. Susan aims to offer respectful, sensitive care and to meet each person's needs with empathy and practicality.
Her work focuses on everyday problems that feel overwhelming. She helps people talk through relationship tensions, jealousy and challenges at work. She also supports those facing prejudice, multicultural concerns and the emotional fallout from life changes.
Background and approach
Susan prefers straightforward, collaborative conversations. Together with the person she will shape a plan that suits their goals and circumstances. Sessions are adjusted to how the person likes to communicate and to what feels most useful in the moment.
She sees taking the first step as a brave move and aims to help people build on that courage. Practical coping strategies, clearer thinking and steadier routines are common focuses in her sessions. The intention is to help people feel more able to manage daily pressures and emotions.
Susan works with adults who want to change how they respond to stress and strong feelings. Her approach mixes listening with suggestions and short-term techniques that can be practised between sessions. The aim is to support steady progress at a pace that feels right for each person.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 123538 | 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
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Jealousy
- Multicultural concerns
- Prejudice and discrimination
Online support
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Susan will discuss options, listen to goals and preferences, and adapt methods as progress is made. The plan develops through conversation and regular review to find what helps most for an individual's situation.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video is useful for a fuller face-to-face feel, while phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging suit shorter updates, written reflection or people who prefer not to be on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life and travel, and to keep momentum between meetings.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Susan helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and grief. She also supports those dealing with relationship strain, career pressures and self-esteem concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is straightforward and collaborative. She listens, offers practical steps and adjusts techniques to match each person's needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working with people on emotional and life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
Susan holds BACP registration and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She works via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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