Susan O'Sullivan

I do not offer evening appointments.

Coming to therapy you may be at a point of not knowing what direction to take, perhaps feeling overwhelmed by circumstances or emotions. Taking the first step into counselling may be a starting point for change. My own experience of self reflection during training and therapy has enabled me to understand the power of being listened to and really heard.  

What I can do is offer support, knowledge, stability and safety, for you to work through your difficulties, to empower you to find your own way forward and identify what you need to improve your life, emotional well-being and build resilience for further life challenges. 

By actively listening and observing your communication, both verbal and non-verbal I may reflect back observations.   I will be interested in your perception of life, how you have come to this view and whether you may want to change outdated beliefs, distorted perceptions or self defeating attitudes.  As you become more self aware you will gain insights to what may troubling or limiting you.  It can lead to a clearer view of the choices and possibilities open to you and develop your own ways to move forward confidently and optimistically.

I work with adults aged 18 and over.   At present I am only working remotely using video or phone.   I offer a free phone consultation (up to 15 minutes) for you to decide whether you think you would like to have a first session and there is no obligation to continue after this initial session.

I am able to work short-term (usually up to 6 sessions) or longer for deeper exploration and sessions are held weekly.

At our first session I will take some details from you as part of an assessment to ensure I would be the right person for what your require.   I will ask what you would like to be different in your life, to work towards your goals and as we work, I will review to ensure you are getting what you need from our sessions.