Susan (Susy) Putnam, BACP

Susan (Susy) Putnam is a counsellor with seven years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, trauma, life changes and neurodiversity. She offers a calm, reflective space where clients can explore issues such as self esteem, parenting challenges, career concerns, ADHD and identity questions at a pace that feels manageable. She welcomes LGBTQI clients and family members and has substantial experience working with ADHD and people on the autism spectrum.

Working from an integrative perspective, she draws on a range of theories and techniques to meet each person where they are. Sessions often include guided visualisation developed collaboratively with the client, and the work keeps the client at the centre at all times so therapy proceeds only in ways that feel comfortable and respectful. Her background in education and prior work as a teacher in prison settings contribute to a creative, flexible approach to therapeutic learning and problem solving.

Susan holds BACP, which identifies membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practices from the United Kingdom while accepting international clients. She aims to offer a warm, empathic presence that supports practical coping strategies, exploration of attachment and relational patterns, and recovery from trauma and loss. For more information visit www.susyputnamcounselling.co.uk

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Susan Putnam

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of relating. In practice this approach helps people understand fears of abandonment, attachment difficulties and recurring relationship conflicts by exploring how past bonds influence present emotions and behaviours. Client-Centered Therapy places the client at the heart of the process - the therapist offers empathic listening and supports each person to find their own solutions, which can be helpful for stress, low self esteem, life transitions and decision making. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to help people notice thoughts and sensations without judgement; it can support coping with anxiety, emotional overwhelm and ongoing stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. Susan works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods feel most helpful for their goals, preferences and needs, and she adapts the work over time so the therapy remains relevant and comfortable.

Online therapy with Susan is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for people balancing work, family or geographical distance. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, schedule sessions around daily commitments and access support from the United Kingdom or abroad with a registered professional.