Susan Clayton, BACP

Susan Clayton is a UK-based counsellor and psychotherapist with five years of clinical experience and membership of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She has particular experience supporting people through loss and bereavement and has worked with a broad range of presenting issues including stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD and low self-esteem.

Susan approaches each person with respect, sensitivity and compassion, tailoring counselling and treatment plans to meet individual needs. She draws on several established therapies to guide her work and adapts methods to suit a client’s goals, life circumstances and preferences. Her practice includes support for relationship and family difficulties, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, identity and intimacy-related concerns, and coping with life changes.

Whether someone is seeking short-term coping strategies or longer-term exploration, Susan aims to provide a collaborative space for reflection and growth. She accepts international clients and offers flexible ways to connect, helping people take the first step toward becoming the person they would like to be.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Remote Care

Susan integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy into her online practice. ACT focuses on helping people notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that align with their values - it can be helpful for stress, anxiety and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns formed in early relationships and how they influence current connections, which can support work on relationship difficulties, intimacy issues and attachment concerns.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process and Susan works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best. She tailors techniques to a client’s needs, preferences and goals, and regularly reviews progress so adjustments can be made together.

Online therapy with Susan is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, providing practical flexibility for people with busy schedules or who live at a distance. Working remotely enables ongoing access to a registered professional and supports continuity of care while fitting therapy into everyday life.