Sue Hutchinson, BACP

Sue Hutchinson offers help for people facing stress, anxiety, low mood, grief and relationship difficulties. She also supports those dealing with anger, self-esteem issues, eating or sleeping problems, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, LGBT concerns, career changes and self-harm. Sue writes plainly and aims to make starting therapy feel manageable.

Sue brings 23 years of experience as a BACP counsellor. She uses a person-centred outlook that places the client at the heart of the work. Sessions are warm and respectful, and she listens to what matters most to each individual.

Alongside person-centred ways of working, Sue draws on mindfulness techniques to help people notice thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed. She may suggest simple exercises to practise between sessions to build steadiness and clarity over time.

Sue likes to keep things practical. Conversations focus on what someone wants to change and on small steps that can make daily life easier. If a person is open to it, she can introduce creative options to reach new perspectives.

The aim is to help people feel more in control, less stressed and better able to cope with life changes. Sue encourages collaboration on goals and adapts pace to match each person’s needs. Her approach is straightforward and grounded in long experience.

Person-centred care and mindfulness online

Sue uses a person-centred approach which focuses on the individual's experience and choices. This means sessions prioritise what the person wants to work on, with the counsellor offering listening, reflection and gentle guidance to help people find their own solutions.

She also draws on mindfulness therapy to help people notice thoughts and bodily sensations without becoming overwhelmed. Mindfulness can support stress, anxiety, sleep difficulties and managing difficult emotions by teaching simple awareness exercises that can be practised between sessions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Sue will work with each person to agree goals, test approaches and adjust techniques based on what helps most. The first sessions are often used to find a comfortable rhythm and method that suit individual needs and preferences.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls are useful for a face-to-face feel, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or messaging suits short check-ins or people who prefer not to use audio. These options make it easier to fit counselling around work, family and other commitments while keeping the focus on steady, practical progress.