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Sue Walker

Sue Walker

BACP

Therapist · United Kingdom · 5+ years of experience

Calm, practical support for difficult feelings

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  • Client focused
  • Practical steps
  • Accessible language

About Sue

Sue Walker is a counsellor with five years' professional experience in the United Kingdom. She supports people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, addiction or the effects of trauma. Sue aims to make it easier to talk about painful feelings and difficult choices without judgement.

She takes a straightforward approach in sessions. Sue listens first, then helps clients set practical goals. She uses methods that encourage self-reflection and small steps toward change, working at a pace each person finds manageable.

Sue draws on Client-Centred Therapy to keep the conversation focused on the client’s own views and priorities. She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop different ways of responding. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone is unsure about change or needs to build commitment.

Sessions are conversational and practical. Clients can expect to talk through what matters most to them, try out new ways of coping, and plan achievable actions between meetings. Sue pays attention to emotional safety and to realistic steps forward.

She offers support for a wide range of concerns including self-esteem, relationships, grief, parenting, body image and life transitions. Sessions are provided in English and international clients are accepted. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is used to link people to the right support and then scheduling follows.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational Interviewing

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English

How Sue's approaches work in online therapy

Online work can use the same core methods Sue uses in person. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on understanding the client’s point of view and following what matters most to them. This approach helps people clarify their priorities and feel heard as they work through strong emotions.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and helps build alternative responses. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and unhelpful behaviour patterns. Motivational Interviewing is useful when someone feels unsure about change; it helps people find their own reasons to try different steps.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Sue will check what a client hopes to achieve and try methods that suit their goals and situation. She prefers a collaborative rhythm where plans are reviewed and adjusted together.

The original profile does not specify which online session formats are provided, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also allow quieter conversations when someone needs less time away from daily responsibilities.

At a glance

Listed location
United Kingdom
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
BACP
Languages
English
Registration (United Kingdom)
BACP · No. 404700

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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Sue help with?

Sue works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. She also supports clients with relationship and family concerns, grief, eating issues, parenting strain, anger and life changes.

What is Sue's therapy style like?

Her style is direct and collaborative, with an emphasis on listening and practical steps. Sessions combine open conversation with tools to change thinking and behaviour.

How much experience does Sue have?

She has five years of professional counselling experience working in the United Kingdom.

What credential does Sue hold and where is she based?

Sue holds BACP as a credential and is based in the United Kingdom.

Can I work with Sue if I'm outside the UK?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted, so people outside the UK can enquire about working together.

Which session formats does she provide?

The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started with Sue?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and registration details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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