- Practical coping skills
- Attachment focus
- BACP accredited
About Susan
Susan Clayton is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief and relationship difficulties. She has particular experience supporting those dealing with depression, trauma and addiction-related concerns, and she also works with issues like codependency, attachment worries and self-esteem. Susan holds BACP accreditation and brings five years of practice experience to her work.
Susan aims to make sessions simple and direct. She tailors each conversation to a person's needs and focuses on practical steps people can take between meetings. She values respect, sensitivity and compassion in sessions, and she pays close attention to how past losses and attachment patterns affect present relationships.
Her approach draws on a mix of methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy. That mix lets her help people notice unhelpful patterns, build different ways of relating, and take actions that match their values. Sessions often include talking, behavioural experiments and practical exercises to try at home.
Susan has worked as a bereavement counsellor and has supported people through major life changes and ongoing stresses. Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth, aiming to help people feel steadier and more equipped to manage difficult emotions. She works in English and accepts international clients, and uses the site’s matching and booking system to arrange sessions.
If someone is unsure where to start, Susan asks a few straightforward questions to clarify priorities and then agrees a plan together. The first step is a short questionnaire and a scheduling step through the Start Therapy button.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Susan draws on several evidence-informed approaches and adapts them to online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, stress and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns; it can help with depression, anxiety and coping strategies. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationship experiences shape current connections and helps people change repeating patterns in close relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Susan collaborates with each person to identify priorities and then suggests methods to try. She reviews progress and adapts the plan so it fits the person’s goals and everyday life.
Session arrangements should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-in conversations when needed. It also supports work that uses written exercises, behavioural experiments and homework tasks that can be discussed between sessions.
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Experience
5+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Susan commonly address?
Susan supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship difficulties. She also works with addiction-related issues, codependency, attachment concerns and self-esteem problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She focuses on practical steps, listening carefully and tailoring sessions to individual needs.
What is her professional background?
She has five years of experience and has worked as a bereavement counsellor supporting people through loss and major life changes.
What credentials and region are listed?
Susan is listed with BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients take part?
Sessions are offered in English and Susan accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified in the biography.
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 Susan?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.