Susan (Susy) Putnam, BACP
Susan (Susy) Putnam is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain and depression.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self Esteem
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About Susan
Susan (Susy) Putnam is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain and depression. She offers a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can talk through difficult feelings and life changes. Susy draws on seven years of experience and works with people from varied backgrounds, including those who identify as LGBT and those with neurodiverse profiles.
She takes an integrative approach that keeps the client at the centre of the work.
Background and approach
That means she adapts methods to fit the person rather than using a single technique every time. Sessions often include gentle guided visualisation to help people move through stuck emotions and see new possibilities. Susy aims to be warm and empathic in sessions.
She focuses on building a trusting relationship and listens carefully to each person's priorities. This helps people explore attachment issues, abandonment, grief, or feelings of emptiness with more clarity. Her background includes education work and teaching in prisons, and she has worked in a number of countries.
This experience shapes a flexible, creative style that values practical tools as well as reflection. She often uses mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas alongside client-centred listening. Sessions cover a wide range of concerns such as parenting stress, career decisions, body image, trauma and post-traumatic stress, and compassion fatigue.
Susy encourages small, achievable steps that fit into everyday life. She supports people to find their own answers and to build routines that help them feel steadier.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 392239 | June 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
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Multicultural concerns
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Susan lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic 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
Client-Centred Therapy puts the person at the heart of sessions by offering non-judgemental listening and reflection. This approach is useful for building self-esteem, working through life changes, or finding direction when feeling lost.
Mindfulness Therapy uses simple attention and breathing practices to help reduce stress and bring awareness to thoughts and feelings. It works well for anxiety, stress, and coping with difficult emotions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what feels most helpful. Together they will try methods and adjust the plan if something does not fit, keeping the process collaborative and practical.
Online sessions offer flexibility and make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face contact for deeper conversation, phone sessions can be a better fit when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging suits shorter check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options help people access therapy across locations and schedules, while still working with registered or accredited professionals.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma and parenting stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and client-centred, focusing on listening and adapting methods to fit each person's needs. Sessions often include guided visualisation and mindfulness exercises.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience working with people from diverse backgrounds, including work with neurodiversity and LGBT clients.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be delivered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start therapy with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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