Susan Blanchard, BACP

Susan Blanchard is a BACP, which stands for British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, registered person-centred counsellor practising in the United Kingdom. She draws on three years of experience supporting people with anxiety, depression, low confidence and relationship worries. Her manner is warm and accepting and she aims to create a calm space where people can talk things through at their own pace.

She works with a wide range of concerns such as health anxiety, bereavement and grief, work and life stresses, anger and trauma. She has experience supporting people within NHS cancer services and has both training and practical experience working with neurodiversity. These backgrounds inform how she thinks about longer-term health, care and ageing issues.

Susan’s base is person-centred counselling, which focuses on listening closely and helping people find their own solutions. She adapts sessions to each person, combining her core approach with techniques that fit the individual. Conversations are practical and grounded, not full of jargon.

Sessions aim to reduce overwhelming thoughts, build self-esteem and improve everyday coping. She also helps people consider their relationships and communication when these cause stress. The goal is to help people feel steadier and better able to make choices that suit them.

If you are managing chronic illness, caregiver stress, concerns about ageing or recovery from trauma, she can offer steady support. Before booking, confirm current session options to make sure they match your needs.

How therapeutic approaches shape online support

Susan’s stated foundation is person-centred counselling, which centres on active listening and practical empathy to help people explore what matters to them. This approach helps with anxiety, depression and relationship stress by giving space to make sense of feelings and choices.

She also draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to complement a person-centred base, applying tools suited to individual needs. For example, gentle problem-focused work can help break down overwhelming worries into manageable steps and practical coping strategies for daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Susan will work collaboratively to decide what fits your goals and preferences, adjusting techniques as you go. That means the work will be shaped together, not pre-set.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, health appointments and caregiving duties. It can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed and give flexibility about being on camera or not. These practical benefits often help people keep therapy going alongside everyday demands.