Sue Hutchinson , BACP

Sue Hutchinson is an accredited counsellor with 23 years of experience supporting people through a wide range of life challenges, including grief and loss, stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties and the complex issues that often accompany them. She brings a respectful, friendly and sensitive presence to her work, helping clients explore their feelings and find new ways forward.

Sue works from a person-centered, integrative stance and also draws on client-centered and mindfulness-informed methods, adapting her approach to each individual. She may invite creative options when appropriate, offering alternative perspectives that can deepen understanding and open up different routes to change. Her practice recognises the uniqueness of each person and the value of tailoring support to what works best for them.

Her areas of focus include stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, anger, self-esteem, LGBT concerns, family issues, trauma and abuse, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting, career challenges, depression and coping with life changes, with additional attention to self-harm. Sue holds accreditation with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which is the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK.

She aims to create a supportive space where change can feel less daunting and new possibilities can emerge, and she approaches each client with compassion and a commitment to helping them work toward their goals.

Client-centered and mindfulness approaches for online therapy

Sue Hutchinson uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on providing a non-judgmental, empathetic space where the client leads the pace and direction of sessions. This approach helps people who are navigating relationship issues, grief, stress and decisions about life changes by honoring their experience and priorities.

She also incorporates mindfulness therapy techniques to help clients develop present-moment awareness and practical skills for managing anxiety, stress and difficult emotions. Mindfulness practices can be useful alongside other therapeutic work to build emotional regulation and reduce reactivity.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the process and Sue works collaboratively with each person to identify the methods that best match their needs, goals and preferences. She tailors sessions so the therapeutic plan evolves with the client rather than imposing a single method from the start.

Online therapy with Sue is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to access therapy from home or while travelling and allow clients and licensed professionals to maintain continuity of care in ways that fit everyday life.