Susan Blanchard, BACP

Susan Blanchard is a BACP registered person-centred counsellor practising in the United Kingdom. Being registered with the BACP means she meets professional standards set by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and works to those recognised guidelines.

Susan supports people with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, negative thinking, health anxiety, bereavement and loss, work and life stress, anger management, relationship difficulties, domestic violence, trauma, and related challenges. Her practice also addresses issues such as abandonment, attachment and communication problems, body image, chronic illness and pain, caregiver stress, and the complexities of blended families and commitment concerns.

Her clinical background includes therapeutic work within NHS cancer services and both training and hands-on experience supporting neurodiverse clients. While her foundational approach is person-centred counselling, she integrates evidence-based therapeutic techniques as appropriate to meet each person’s needs. Susan aims to tailor sessions holistically, adapting to the individuality of each person she works with.

She seeks to offer warmth, empathy and acceptance to create a calm space for exploration, helping people reframe their challenges and find clearer ways forward toward greater contentment and renewed purpose.

Person-centred and evidence-based approaches for online care

Susan’s practice is grounded in person-centred counselling, an approach that focuses on the individual’s own experience and strengths. This method prioritises empathy, acceptance and collaboration, supporting people to explore feelings, clarify goals and build self-directed change. She also draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques, using structured strategies when helpful to manage symptoms, develop coping skills and address patterns that contribute to stress, anxiety, low mood or relationship difficulties. These techniques are applied flexibly to fit each person’s situation and goals.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Susan works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods feel most helpful, adjusting the balance between open, person-led exploration and more directed, technique-based work according to individual needs, preferences and progress.

Online therapy with a registered professional like Susan offers practical flexibility - appointments by video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging make it easier to fit support into busy lives, attend from different locations, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable. Many people find this range of options increases access and consistency of care while still allowing for meaningful therapeutic connection.