Susanne Alderman

I offer flexible appointments for single parents and anyone parenting alone, including school-hour sessions and evening appointments by request, to fit around work, childcare, and life commitments.

Sessions are available:

• Online (video)
• Telephone
• In-person in central Bradford-on-Avon

Please go to my scheduler to book a free 15 mins introductory to chat: https://tinyurl.com/15minsintro

I’m a qualified counsellor and single mum, specialising in supporting anyone parenting alone, including single parents, adoptive parents, kinship carers, or those who have lost a partner. I also provide domestic abuse support and help clients manage co-parenting stress, burnout, anxiety, low mood, and major life transitions. I offer flexible counselling sessions online, by phone, or in-person in Bradford-on-Avon, including school-hour and evening appointments.

I qualified as a counsellor in 2018, and a few years later, after a challenging relationship breakdown while my children were young, I became a single parent myself. This lived experience gives me a deep understanding of the pressures, emotional stress, and practical challenges faced by solo parents and carers. It informs my warm, down-to-earth, and conversational approach, helping clients feel understood, supported, and empowered.

My approach is person-centred with existential influences, creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their feelings, reflect on their experiences, and develop practical strategies to cope with the demands of solo parenting and life changes. I aim to help clients reduce overwhelm, build resilience, and regain balance.

I work primarily online and by phone, with in-person sessions in central Bradford-on-Avon, and offer flexible scheduling to accommodate busy parents and carers. My standard fee is £60 per 50 mins session, with a reduced rate available for those who need it.

I provide counselling for anyone raising children alone, including single parents, adoptive parents, kinship carers, or those who have lost a partner. I also support clients navigating domestic abuse recovery, co-parenting stress, Family Court challenges, Children's Services involvement, emotional burnout, low mood, anxiety, and life transitions.

I offer a safe, flexible, and accepting space where clients can explore emotions, reduce overwhelm, and develop practical coping strategies. Using a person-centred approach with existential elements, I work collaboratively to help clients reconnect with their strengths, reflect on experiences, and regain a sense of balance and control.

Sessions are £60 per 50 mins, with a reduced fee available for those who need it. I offer online, telephone, and in-person sessions in central Bradford-on-Avon, with flexible appointment times to suit the demands of solo parenting and busy schedules.

I offer a free 15-minute introductory call to discuss your needs, explain how I work, and answer any questions. This relaxed, informal meeting helps you understand what counselling with me will be like and decide if my approach is right for you before booking a full session.