Counsellor profile
Susan Gibson, NCPS
Counsellor - stress and anxiety
See online counselling options- Person-Centred approach
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Susan
Susan Gibson is a counsellor registered with NCPS and has worked in therapeutic practice for 10 years. She helps people who face stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, career difficulties and compassion fatigue. Sessions are offered in English and she works from the United Kingdom.
Susan uses a person-centred stance in sessions, which means she listens without judgement and follows what the client brings. She also draws on cognitive behavioural techniques to look at unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. Motivational interviewing is part of her way of supporting change when someone feels stuck.
In practical work she helps people spot patterns, test small changes and practise different ways of responding. This can include looking at attachment or abandonment issues, codependency or control problems. She also supports people dealing with domestic violence, divorce and separation, and the fallout from infidelity or isolation.
Clients may explore feelings of guilt, shame or emptiness and work on impulsivity or disruptive mood problems. Susan also addresses career-related stress and the tiredness that comes with compassion fatigue. Her approach mixes talking therapies so people can use what feels most helpful for them.
She asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then book a first session. The therapist aims to make practical steps clear and manageable, and to agree together what to focus on in therapy.
How her approaches translate to online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy places the client's experience at the heart of sessions. The counsellor listens closely and follows the concerns the client brings, which can help when working through anxiety, trauma and self-esteem issues. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours link together and uses practical exercises to change patterns. CBT can be useful for stress, panic and workplace worries. Motivational Interviewing focuses on building a client's own reasons for change and can be helpful when motivation is low or someone is unsure about next steps.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss options with the client and agree which methods to use based on needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and can change over time as practical priorities emerge.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work or family commitments and can reduce travel time. Some formats may be better for short check-ins while others suit longer therapeutic work, so discuss what will work best when you arrange your first appointment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Susan works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, career difficulties and compassion fatigue. She also supports people with attachment, abandonment, codependency and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a person-centred way of working and combines it with cognitive behavioural techniques and motivational interviewing. The focus is on practical steps and the client's own priorities.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional therapeutic experience. That experience includes work with trauma, relationship issues and workplace stress.
Which professional body is she registered with?
She is registered with NCPS as stated in her profile. Her practice is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in another language?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the UK?
She will accept international clients according to the profile. Check session details when you book to confirm arrangements for your location.
What are the session formats?
The original biography does not specify formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know how the sessions will be delivered.
How do I begin a course of sessions?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. The subscription used for sessions can be cancelled at any time and cost varies with location.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.