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Susan Gibson

Susan Gibson

Therapist · United Kingdom

Person-centred counsellor for life stressors

  • Focus on listening
  • Practical coping tools
  • Career and self esteem

About Susan

Susan Gibson is a counsellor who centres her work on the person in front of her. She uses a warm, listening approach so people feel able to talk about stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, confidence, motivation and career concerns. Susan holds the NCPS credential and has built a decade of clinical experience in the United Kingdom.

Her sessions begin by making space for what matters most to each person. She encourages straightforward conversations about difficult feelings and day-to-day pressures. The aim is to help people notice what gets in the way and try new ways of coping that feel realistic.

Susan draws on a mix of practical tools and talking-based work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps when thoughts and behaviours are causing more stress. Client-Centred Therapy offers room to reflect and be heard. She also uses Narrative Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to look at personal stories and strengthen motivation for change.

She is experienced supporting people through issues such as guilt, shame, abandonment, attachment wounds, codependency, and problems linked to relationships and separation. Work can include thinking through family problems, dealing with impulsivity or jealousy, and coping with compassion fatigue.

Susan generally schedules sessions on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10:00 to 18:00 UK time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange a first session that suits their schedule.

How her approaches work in online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and helping people feel understood. It gives space for someone to say what matters and for the counsellor to reflect what they hear. This approach can help when someone needs emotional support and a clear place to start.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses straightforward exercises and small experiments to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often useful for stress, anxiety and problems that affect day-to-day routines.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them as progress is made.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people work through practical problems like career stress or relationship worries from locations that suit their schedule.

Areas of focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCodependencyControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

Susan supports people working through stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and career difficulties. She also helps with issues such as abandonment, attachment, codependency and compassion fatigue.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is person-centred and conversational, with space to reflect and be heard. She blends practical techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with narrative and motivational approaches.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 10 years of professional therapeutic experience working in the United Kingdom.

What credentials and location are listed?

The profile lists NCPS as the credential and shows practice in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are offered?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

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