Susan Heritage

I offer 1-1 sessions both in-person and online, with evening and daytime sessions available.

Sessions can be block booked for regularity and continuity of time and day or individually booked to offer flexibility to clients who have busy and changing commitments.

There are many reasons that bring people to seek counselling. It may be that you're feeling overwhelmed by life and experiencing anxiety, on going low mood or depression. It could also be that an external circumstance has impacted your life; possibly grief,  a relationship breakdown or work-related stress? Whatever your reason; the benefit of accessing therapy can be transformational in terms of reconnecting with yourself, taking care of your needs, healing and self acceptance.

I offer 1:1 in person or online confidential counselling sessions for all ages (11 +). My personal interests include working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. I also have a particular interest in supporting young girls and women to navigate the challenges of life changes including body image and body dysmorphic disorder, self-esteem and self-acceptance, work-related stress and perinatal anxiety and/or depression (including miscarriage, fertility difficulties and paternal depression/anxiety).

I am available to work with clients on a long-term or short-term basis, offering weekday and evening sessions. I can also offer online and in-person sessions.

If you need to talk, you can email, text or call to arrange a free 30 minute introductory session. Sessions can be booked in blocks or individually and can also be blended in terms of in person and online.

Above all else, I believe the relationship between therapist and client is the most important element in beginning to explore our vulnerabilities. I am therefore passionate about building the foundations of therapy through offering a safe and non-judgemental space to talk.

Using talking as the primary focus for therapy, I encourage all clients use the space and time to explore what is important to them. Whilst non-directive in approach, I work with clients individually to understand their expectations and requirements from therapy which may include solution-focussed techniques & CBT themed sessions. With a blended and flexible approach, each client is able to access unique and compassionate therapy sessions built around their needs.

Attending your first therapy session can be daunting. Often clients feel the need to apologise for the chaotic nature of sharing their reasons and journey to accessing therapy - this is all normal and as your therapist I will follow your lead and help establish the elements of your experiences that have brought you to therapy.

In the first session, we will focus on you, your history and your expectations for therapy. If I am the right therapist for you, we will decide together what the next steps will be including booking your future sessions.