Counsellor profile
Susan McCarthy, BACP
Counsellor - Anxiety and Grief
See online counselling options- Stress management
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
About Susan
Susan McCarthy is a counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with eight years of practice in the United Kingdom. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief and loss, depression, career questions, low self-esteem and family-related concerns. Sessions are carried out in English and international clients can be accepted.
She focuses on straightforward conversation and practical steps. That may include talking through what is causing distress, looking at patterns in relationships, and finding day-to-day coping strategies. She also addresses jealousy, multicultural concerns and issues related to prejudice and discrimination.
Susan adapts how she works to each person rather than using a single fixed method. She listens for what matters most to the client and then agrees goals and small tasks to try between sessions. Progress is discussed regularly so the plan can change if needed.
People meet her when a problem has become too much to handle alone or when life has shifted after a loss or big change. She offers a calm, direct approach and practical tools for dealing with panic, low mood and ongoing stress. Sessions also cover work-related pressures and how they affect mood and relationships.
To begin, readers are asked to use the site’s matching questionnaire and book a first session. Fees vary by location and sessions run on a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Approaches used and online counselling
Two evidence-based therapeutic techniques often used are cognitive approaches and grief-focused conversation. Cognitive approaches look at how thoughts affect feelings and behaviour, and they can help with anxiety, low mood and unhelpful thinking patterns. Grief-focused conversation helps people make sense of loss, manage intense emotions and find ways to carry on with daily life after bereavement. Finding the right method is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss different approaches and decide together which fits the client’s needs and goals. This is a collaborative process and the plan can change as sessions progress. Confirm the exact session formats before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family life, reduce travel time and allow check-ins where meeting in person is difficult. Some formats use less bandwidth or allow shorter check-ins when time is limited. Ask about times, session length and any technical needs when you complete the matching questionnaire and book a first appointment.Areas of expertise
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with most often?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, depression, career concerns and self-esteem. Additional areas include jealousy, multicultural concerns and prejudice and discrimination.
What is her way of working in sessions?
She uses straightforward conversation and practical steps. Sessions focus on identifying problems, agreeing small goals and reviewing progress.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional practice experience in counselling.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
In what language are sessions held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK access her services?
She accepts international clients. Confirm session options and any time‑zone arrangements when booking.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Check the site for the current fee structure before booking.
What should I do to start working with her?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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.