Sue Perks, NCPS

Sue Perks is a counsellor with ten years of experience helping people find steadier ground. She offers a warm, empathic presence and a client-led way of working so conversations move at a person's pace. Sue holds NCPS, which appears as her recorded credential.

Sue aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where someone can talk through anxiety, stress, depression or grief. She also supports people dealing with identity and sexuality questions, autism-related concerns, relationship difficulties and parenting strain. Sessions focus on what the individual brings in each week rather than a fixed agenda.

Her practice draws on client-centred methods, putting the person's experience at the heart of the work. Mindfulness-based ideas are used too, with simple breathing and noticing exercises introduced when they feel helpful. These approaches are blended to match each person's goals and preferences.

Sue describes the relationship between counsellor and client as the starting point for change. She works to build trust and openness so people can explore painful feelings and start making practical adjustments. Conversations often include looking at how thoughts and reactions affect day-to-day life.

Therapy can cover a wide range of concerns such as coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, eating difficulties, anger, career stress, compassion fatigue and issues around abandonment or attachment. Sessions are practical and paced to what feels manageable.

People who choose Sue usually want a steady, respectful listener who helps them reflect and try simple strategies. She supports international clients and offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging to suit different needs.

Client-centred and mindfulness approaches for online care

Client-centred therapy focuses on the person's own experience. The counsellor listens closely, reflects what is said and follows the pace set by the person in the room. This approach helps when someone needs acceptance, validation and space to make sense of feelings.

Mindfulness therapy brings attention to the present moment through simple practices. It can help reduce overwhelming thoughts and support people dealing with anxiety, stress, compulsive reactions or low mood. Exercises might include short breathing practices and guided noticing of bodily sensations.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Sue will help clients decide what feels useful, adjusting methods as needs and goals evolve. That collaboration means sessions change direction when new issues come up or different strategies are needed.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a longer session is needed, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits brief check-ins and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it easier to fit counselling around work, family life and different time zones, while keeping the focus on steady progress and realistic steps.