Susan Clayton, BACP

Susan Clayton is an experienced counsellor and psychotherapist working in the United Kingdom with five years of clinical practice. She has particular experience as a bereavement counsellor and supports people coping with loss and grief, as well as a range of emotional and mental health concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and low self-esteem. She works with presenting issues in a sensitive and respectful manner, tailoring each counselling and treatment plan to an individual’s needs and circumstances.

Susan holds BACP accreditation, which stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK. Her approach emphasizes compassion, respect, and practical steps toward the changes a person wants to make. She aims to create a supportive space where people can explore their feelings, understand patterns that cause distress, and develop coping strategies that fit their life.

Clients can expect a collaborative process focused on identifying goals and building skills to manage challenges. Susan frames therapy as a partnership in which each step is adapted to meet the client’s priorities and pace, helping them move toward the person they want to become.

Therapeutic approaches for online support and growth

Susan uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people clarify what matters most to them and learn practical skills to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking action toward meaningful goals. This approach can be useful for stress, anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationship patterns affect current connections and emotional responses; this work can help with relationship difficulties, abandonment concerns, and attachment issues by fostering more secure ways of relating. In addition, Susan employs Client-Centered Therapy, offering a warm, nonjudgmental space where the client’s own goals guide the pace and focus of sessions, supporting self-esteem, grief work, and personal growth.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process and Susan views this as a collaborative decision. She will work with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Susan can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access regular support from licensed professionals without needing to travel, and they allow therapy to fit into everyday life while maintaining a consistent therapeutic relationship.