Hi! I’m Suzanne,
I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapists. Prior to training to become a counsellor I spent 10 years in education pastorally supporting students and 12 years in the RAF in many varied roles.
Being a veteran myself, I understand the challenges that can be faced both whilst serving and integrating into "civvie street". It can be a really challenging time. I don't promise to have all the answers but I do believe that you can navigate your way through and I can offer a safe space for you to work through whatever is going on for you.
I have a great deal of experience both professionally and personally supporting those from the LGBTQ+ community. These experiences have enhanced my ability to empathise with clients and meet them wherever they are on their journey.
I learnt a lot around working with bereavement and loss from my time offering long time support in a hospice supporting patients, carers and those bereaved. I am qualified through Blue Cross as a Pet bereavement advisor; the impact of the loss of a beloved pet is sadly underestimated by society at times. From November 2019 I worked for the NHS as a Staff Counsellor for 2.5 years, counselling staff and delivering stress management and resilience workshops.
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I do not believe that there should be a one size fits all approach. You are unique and with me so will your counselling experience be.
If you are feeling it; it is valid. What can sometimes happen is feelings get confused with facts. I will sit with you while you explore those things and find the tools and strengths that you undoubtedly have within but have perhaps forgotten along the way.
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Finding the right therapist for you can feel daunting; I understand that. It is so important that you find the best fit for you; I am happy to answer any questions you have. Drop me a text or email and we can decide together if it is a good fit for you. There is never any pressure from me and I will happily recommend alternative support if we feel that is more appropriate for you.
The most common 5 words I hear in in the therapy room are “you must think I’m crazy”. I never do!
How I work
I offer time and space in a confidential environment either face to face in Lichfield, online or telephone. I trained integratively and work from a person-centred core which means that I am client led and draw from a range of therapeutic approaches to suit you, after all this is your journey. My aim is to create a warm environment where my clients feel safe and supported to open up and move forward with their lives.
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I am very client led; the first session is an opportunity to get to know each other and work out how we can work together. Your time is precious and I value that and the investment you are making in you. You matter!
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I work from a private, secluded garden office that has free, off road parking and is a short walk from Lichfield Trent Valley Train station.
Fees
£50.00 per session
Free initial telephone session.
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I offer a free 15 minute introduction phone call. Sessions are charged at £50 for a 50 minute session. Fees can be discussed at our intro chat.
Availability
I offer early morning, daytime and evening slots to fit around your schedule. I can offer weekly, fortnightly or more adhoc sessions to fit in with your life.
Common areas I work with
Bereavement/Pre-Bereavement
Chronic fatigue syndrome/ME
Depression
Feeling sad
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
Disabilities
Discrimination
LGBTQ+ counselling
Loneliness
Low self-confidence
Low self-esteem
Menopause/Peri-menopause
Miscarriage
Neurodiversity
ADHD
Asperger's syndrome
Autism
Health anxiety
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Racism
Redundancy
Relationship problems
Affairs and betrayals
Family issues
Separation and divorce
Self-harm
Stress
Suicidal thoughts
Trauma
Work-related stress
Bullying
Cancer diagnosis
Career counselling
Carer support
Diagnosis of chronic health condition.
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