Susan "Sue" Small

Susan "Sue" Small is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with six years' experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and life transitions. Sue also supports those navigating ADHD, autism and relationship worries, including anger and addictive behaviours.

Sue takes a straightforward, respectful approach. She starts by listening and helping people make sense of their situation. Her work is collaborative - she helps clients spot small, practical changes that can ease daily life. Sessions aim to build confidence and clearer thinking rather than using technical jargon.

Her background includes work with trauma and abuse, and she uses approaches that centre the client’s priorities. Sue describes herself as neuro-affirming and aims to adapt to different ways of thinking and processing. This can matter for people with attention differences or on the autism spectrum.

In sessions she mixes short-term, goal-focused ideas with a person-centred stance. That means helping people identify what matters now, then drawing on practical steps to reach those aims. She often focuses on coping skills, managing strong emotions, and improving communication.

Sue encourages people to take gradual steps towards change. She supports clients through grief, relationship strain, parenting stress, and career or life shifts. Her aim is to help people feel steadier and more able to face everyday challenges.

How her approaches shape online therapy

Sue uses client-centred work which focuses on the person's own priorities and pace. This approach involves active listening and helping clients make decisions that feel right for them; it can help with low mood, self-esteem and relationship concerns.

She also draws on solution-focused therapy to set clear, achievable goals. This is practical and forward-looking, useful when someone wants short-term change such as better anger management or improved coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist and client discuss goals, preferences and everyday demands, then choose which methods to try together. This collaborative planning helps tailor sessions in a way that fits each person's needs.

Session formats are not specified in the supplied biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a working day, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who need flexible scheduling. Registered or accredited professionals can help you decide which format will work best for your situation.