Sue Culm

Currently I have availability for online sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays during the daytime (9am - 4pm), and in person sessions on Tuesdays from 10am - 4pm. I have some flexibility here, though work reduced days during the school summer holidays.

If you often feel like you’re not good enough, like you're constantly trying to be in control, prove your worth, or fix the way you eat or look, you’re not alone.

I’m a qualified CBT therapist, and I support adults who feel stuck - particularly when it comes to self-worth, anxiety, disordered eating, and relationship problems. You don't need to have a diagnosis in order to get help. If things feel stuck, difficult, overwhelming, exhausting, or all-consuming, that’s enough.

Together, we’ll look at the patterns that keep you feeling stuck; from critical thoughts and self-doubt to ways of coping that aren't working for you anymore. Using evidence-based techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), I’ll help you make sense of what’s going on and start building a more compassionate relationship with yourself and the world around you.

My approach is warm, non-judgemental, and collaborative. You don’t need to have the perfect words or even know exactly what’s wrong to start therapy. I’ll meet you where you are and we'll figure it out together.

I offer in person as well as online sessions, and you can request a free 20-minute consultation so we can see if we’re a good fit before deciding to book your first full session.

I am a GSRD (Gender, Sex & Relationship Diversity) affirmative therapist, and want to create an environment where my clients feel welcome and comfortable being their whole selves, which includes their gender expression, sexuality, and relationship style. Gender and sexuality might not be the reason you’re coming to therapy, but they are important parts of who you are and I understand how these aspects of your personhood can impact and shape your life. Therapy is not a place where you feel the need to watch what you say or educate your therapist about who you are. You can be yourself with me.

Before your first session, I'll ask you to fill out a short 10-point questionnaire about how the past 7 days have been for you. This isn't a diagnostic tool, but instead lets me know what's around for you and what might be helpful to touch on during your assessment. The first session, an assessment, is where I will ask questions about your past experiences in therapy, your current health, support, and what it is that's bringing you to therapy now. We will also begin to discuss what your goals for therapy are, and how I can help you work towards them.