Susanne Guy , BACP

Susanne Guy recognises that taking the first step to talk with someone can feel intimidating, and she frames that step as the beginning of clearer self-understanding and healthier coping. She offers an integrative counselling approach that draws on several theories to meet the specific needs of each person and to support longer term healing and personal growth.

In sessions Susanne creates a warm, nonjudgmental space where people can explore their thoughts and feelings and begin to notice patterns that affect their present life. She emphasises an authentic, empathetic relationship built on trust and respect, and she works alongside clients rather than simply giving advice. Susanne believes that each person is the expert on their own life and that counselling is a collaborative process to clarify values and choices.

As an experienced integrative counsellor, Susanne uses different tools to help people understand themselves more fully and to develop new ways of coping. She holds the credential BACP - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects professional standards in counselling. Her aim is to support clients in working through difficulties so they can move toward the future they want and discover a kinder way of relating to themselves.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Susanne draws on client-centered therapy to create a respectful, listening-focused environment where the client’s perspective guides the work. This approach prioritises empathy and acceptance and is helpful for people seeking to build self-esteem, explore relationships, or work through emotional distress.

Existential therapy is another strand in her practice that helps people face questions about meaning, choice, and responsibility in their lives. It can be especially useful during major life transitions, grief, or when someone feels stuck and wants to explore deeper values and priorities.

Jungian therapy brings attention to patterns, symbolic material such as dreams, and the deeper narratives that shape identity, which can support those working with attachment issues, recurring life themes, or a search for greater self-understanding.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and Susanne works collaboratively with each person to identify the best fit based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts methods over time as the work unfolds.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and life circumstances. These options make it easier to access regular support from licensed professionals and to continue therapy even when in-person visits are difficult.