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Sue Aylott

Sue Aylott

Therapist · United Kingdom

Experienced collaborative counsellor

  • Client-centred support
  • Attachment aware
  • Mindfulness tools

About Sue

Sue Aylott is a counsellor who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship concerns and life changes. She works with adults on issues such as grief, depression, addiction, intimacy-related worries and parenting stress. Sue aims to support people who feel stuck and to help them find practical ways forward.

Her style centres on listening first and then working together to shape the next steps. Sue believes clients know their own stories and brings a collaborative, respectful approach to the room. She holds a BACP credential and has around 10 years of overall experience in the field.

In sessions she blends approaches that fit the person in front of her. That can mean looking at unhelpful thought patterns, noticing attachment dynamics that affect relationships, or using client-centred conversation to make sense of difficult feelings. Mindfulness ideas are sometimes used to help with stress and grounding.

Sue has worked with a wide range of issues including trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, codependency and chronic illness related challenges. She also supports people facing adoption and foster care questions, aging concerns and attachment-related struggles.

Practical help is an important part of her work. That might include setting small, achievable goals, practising new ways of communicating, or trying short exercises to reduce anxiety between sessions. People who want a calm, steady and collaborative counsellor may find her approach helpful.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Sue uses several approaches to help people understand patterns and develop new ways of coping. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current connections and can help with trust, closeness and commitment concerns. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and supporting people to find their own solutions through empathic conversation and acceptance. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) examines thought patterns and behaviours, offering practical strategies to reduce anxiety and improve mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sue will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as new issues come up or progress is made.

If you are considering online therapy, check the available session options before booking because the biography does not specify formats. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a break, or removing the need to be on camera if that helps. Registered or accredited professionals can still use focused exercises, homework and communication tools to continue progress between meetings.

Areas of focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesDepressionAddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

Sue works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse. She also supports people with depression, addictions, grief and career-related strain.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and client-centred, emphasising listening and joint planning. She mixes different approaches to suit each person's needs.

How much experience does she have?

Sue has about 10 years of experience working in the counselling field.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She holds a BACP credential and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?

Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

What do I need to do to begin?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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