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Susan Jackson, HCPC, BACP

Calm, creative therapy with body-focused methods

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About Susan

Susan Jackson trained and practises as a dramatherapist and holds HCPC and BACP credentials. She has around ten years of professional experience working with people who face stress, anxiety, grief, depression and trauma. Susan writes plainly and offers calm, steady support for those who are unsure where to start.

Susan helps people talk through relationship and intimacy concerns and the impact of past abuse. She also supports those struggling with sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem and addictive behaviours.

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Background and approach

LGBT issues, career strain and major life changes are part of her experience too. Her approach mixes talking work with body-aware methods and creative expression. Movement, music, poetry or simple creative tasks may be invited during sessions.

These are optional and offered without judgment to help people access feelings they find hard to name. Susan uses Client-Centred ideas to build a safe relationship, and draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and somatic work to address thoughts, behaviours and bodily responses. She also brings hypnotherapy and psychodynamic ideas when these fit the person’s needs.

Sessions are available online by video, phone, live chat or messaging, which gives flexibility for people juggling work and family. The process begins with a short matching questionnaire and booking step, then moves at a pace set by the client. Susan aims to help people notice small shifts that make daily life easier.

She focuses on practical steps alongside emotional understanding, so progress feels grounded and manageable.

How Susan blends body, creativity and talking online

Somatic Therapy pays attention to how the body stores stress and emotion; online sessions can include simple grounding and breath-based exercises to help people notice bodily signals and reduce tension. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on building a respectful, non-judgemental relationship where the person leads the pace and topics of work; this helps people feel heard and understood while choosing what to tackle next. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical ways to test and change unhelpful patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, sleep problems and low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Susan will discuss options and tailor methods to each person's needs, goals and preferences. The process is collaborative and paced to suit what the client feels ready to try.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy schedules or mobility limits. Video calls allow face-to-face connection, phone sessions are straightforward for those who prefer no video, and live chat or messaging can suit people who like short, written exchanges. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while fitting around work, care responsibilities and daily life.
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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly help with?
Susan supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and addictions. She also works with sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, career strain and ADHD-related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style blends talking therapy with body-aware and creative methods, offering a calm, non-judgemental space. Sessions can include movement, music or expressive tasks if helpful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has around ten years of professional experience working with trauma-informed methods and a range of emotional and behavioural concerns.
Which credentials and country are listed?
She is listed with the Health and Care Professions Council, HCPC, and with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and Susan does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
10 years
Licensed
Languages
English