Susan Jackson , HCPC, BACP

Susan Jackson is an HCPC-registered dramatherapist and a member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) with 10 years of clinical experience. She works from a trauma-informed perspective and supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and childhood-related challenges.

Susan believes that each person is the expert and primary narrator of their own life, and she aims to help clients reconnect with their strengths so they can move through difficulties with greater clarity and resilience. Her practice combines talking-based work with creative methods drawn from dramatherapy, inviting music, movement, poetry or visual expression when a client wishes to explore experiences in nonverbal ways. These creative invitations are optional and are offered without expectation about how someone should express themselves.

Alongside arts-based approaches, Susan uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques and clinical hypnotherapy to address patterns of thought and somatic responses, tailoring methods to individual needs. Her foundation is a collaborative relationship grounded in compassion and nonjudgement, focused on helping people take courageous first steps toward change. Susan provides services in English and works from the United Kingdom.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Susan integrates Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and clinical hypnotherapy into her online practice. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a warm, accepting therapeutic relationship where the client’s priorities guide the work - it helps with self-esteem, relationship issues, and navigating life changes. CBT is a structured approach that identifies and shifts unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Clinical hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation and focused attention to support changes in habits, manage emotional responses, and complement other therapeutic work.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process; Susan works collaboratively with clients to match methods to their needs, goals, and personal preferences so the plan feels fitting and practical. Licensed professionals adapt these approaches to the format that suits each person.

Online sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and for those who prefer remote access. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit therapy into daily life, and continue work on coping skills and creative exercises from wherever the client is located.