At times life can feel more difficult than usual. You may be feeling overwhelmed, struggling to switch off or simply don't feel like yourself. On the outside it looks like you're coping but inside you're feeling worn out and simply getting through each day rather than enjoying life.
It's not always easy to ask for help and taking that first step can feel daunting, but whatever has brought you here, you don't have to carry it alone.
Hi, I'm Susan, a counsellor and supervisor based in Manchester city centre. I'm an Accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), and I work with adults on a short or long-term basis, in person, by telephone and online via Zoom.
People come to me for all sorts of reasons, including anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, loss and trauma. Having a background in law, I have a particular interest in work-related stress, as I understand the pressures that come with a demanding career. I also have experience in bereavement and loss, including running a monthly bereavement support group as a volunteer.
My approach is integrative which means I combine different techniques to provide counselling that is tailored to you as an individual. This allows us to work in a way that takes account of your experiences, preferences and what you hope to gain from therapy.

Whatever has brought you here, support looks different for everyone. Explore the services below to find the approach that best suits your needs.
One-to-one counselling for adults experiencing stress, anxiety, bereavement, or simply feeling overwhelmed by life’s pressures.
Reflective, collaborative supervision for counsellors and other helping professionals, to support your practice and professional development.
Counselling, supervision, and workshops to support employee wellbeing and reduce stress in the workplace.
Counselling offers a time and space to make sense of your thoughts, feelings and experiences without judgement. It can help you to understand yourself better, see things from a different perspective and find ways to manage the challenges you're facing. Together, we'll work at a pace that feels right for you, exploring what's happening, what might be contributing to how you're feeling and what could help you feel more like yourself again. Some of the areas I regularly support clients with include:
Anxiety
Stress
Depression
Bereavement and loss
Trauma
Feeling overwhelmed
Low self-esteem
Loss of confidence
Work-related stress
Health-related challenges
Questions around identity
Major life transitions
If you’re not sure whether counselling is right for you, an initial consultation offers the opportunity to talk things through, ask any questions, and see whether we’d work well together.
Find out more
My location
Counselling and supervision in Manchester, with online and telephone sessions available across the UK.
Contact me
Feel free to email me at susan@sccounselling.co.uk if you have any questions about how counselling works or to arrange an initial appointment. You can also contact me or leave a message on 07543408551