Counsellor profile
Susanna Newsome, BACP, NCPS
Counsellor - relationships and trauma
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Works in English and Italian
- 17 years experience
About Susanna
Susanna Newsome is a counsellor registered with BACP and NCPS. She has 17 years of practice and offers sessions in English and Italian. She works with people in the United Kingdom and accepts international clients.
She helps people face relationship problems, trauma and abuse, career difficulties and big life changes. She is trauma informed and aware of issues around adult dyslexia. Sessions focus on talking through what matters most to the client and finding practical ways forward.
Susanna uses a client-centred approach. That means she follows each person's priorities and gives space for their views to guide the work. She listens for strengths, patterns and concerns and helps clients name the changes they want to try.
People often come for help with compassion fatigue, body image or workplace stress. She also supports those dealing with caregiver strain, communication breakdowns, control issues, hoarding and isolation. Younger adults and women who are rethinking career or life direction are among those she commonly sees.
Sessions are conversational and paced to the individual's needs. Susanna will usually begin by clarifying what the person hopes to achieve and checking practical details such as language preference. From there she and the client agree how to proceed and review progress over time.
How client-centred work translates to online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's own goals and priorities. The counsellor listens, reflects and follows what the client brings. This approach suits people who want conversations that centre on their experience and choices rather than a fixed programme.Susanna is also trauma informed and pays attention to learning differences such as adult dyslexia. That means she adapts the pace and language of sessions to reduce overload and make it easier to follow. These adjustments can help when dealing with trauma, stress or complex life changes.
Finding the right way of working is part of the process. She will discuss how the Client-Centred approach fits your needs and agree on practical steps together. The choice of pace, focus and language is decided collaboratively and reviewed as you go.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people choose online sessions because they can fit work or family life more easily, avoid travel time and have shorter check-ins when needed. When arranging sessions, consider which setup best suits your day-to-day routine and whether you prefer video, phone or another supported option.
Areas of expertise
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Italian
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She works with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, career difficulties and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include body image, caregiver stress and workplace issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses Client-Centred Therapy, which emphasises the client's priorities and personal pace. Sessions are conversational and guided by the client's needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of concerns.
Which professional bodies is she registered with and where does she practise?
She is registered with BACP and NCPS and works with people in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Italian.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm practical details and time zones when booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a 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.