Susan McCarthy, BACP

Susan McCarthy is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with eight years of professional experience. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and grief. She also helps with relationship concerns, self-esteem and career-related strain.

Susan approaches each person with respect and sensitivity. She adapts how she communicates and tailors a plan to fit what the individual needs. Her aim is to help people take practical steps towards change rather than offer one-size-fits-all advice.

Sessions focus on clear goals and small, manageable changes. Conversations cover coping tools for difficult moments and ways to improve day-to-day functioning. Susan also gives space to talk through feelings around jealousy, multicultural concerns and experiences of prejudice and discrimination.

She believes seeking help takes courage and meets people without judgement. The work combines emotional support with practical strategies clients can try between sessions. Progress is reviewed as therapy continues and plans are adjusted where needed.

Susan works in English and accepts clients from outside the UK. She aims to create a steady, collaborative process so individuals feel supported as they work through change.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on practical steps and emotional understanding. One common approach helps people recognise unhelpful thinking patterns and practise alternative ways of thinking and behaving; this can reduce anxiety and low mood and improve coping with stress. Another approach emphasises managing difficult feelings through paced conversations and learning calming strategies, which can help with grief, relationship strain and times of change.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they will try methods that fit the person's needs and adjust them as progress is reviewed, so the plan stays practical and collaborative.

Online sessions offer flexible ways to meet. Video calls let people use face-to-face conversation when helpful. Phone sessions suit those who prefer not to be on camera or who have limited bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging allow shorter check-ins, written reflection and easier scheduling during busy weeks. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments and keep continuity between sessions.