I offer professional, compassionate counselling in a safe and supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, organise your emotions, and grow at your own pace. I provide online counselling, telephone therapy and face to face counselling, supporting clients both locally and nationwide.
If you are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted or burned out, you are not alone. Many people come to counselling feeling stuck in familiar patterns, unsure how to move forward despite wanting change. Through tailored therapy, we can work together to help you gain clarity, build resistance and create meaningful change.
I support individuals and couples with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, burnout, identity and self esteem, life direction and focus, single parent challenges, relationship and couples counselling and so much more. Whether you are navigating a specific difficulty or simply seeking space to reflect and grow, therapy can help you reconnect with yourself and what matters most.
If you are looking for online therapy, telephone counselling or face to face counselling with a qualified therapist who is available both locally and across the UK, you are in the right place.
Clinical Supervision
Clinical supervision in counselling is a structured, collaborative process that supports and enhances the professional growth of counsellors and therapists. Through regular sessions with an experienced supervisor, practitioners can reflect on their work, gain insights into challenging cases, and ensure they are providing ethical and effective care. Supervision fosters personal development, builds clinical skills, and helps manage the emotional demands of therapeutic practice. Whether you're an experienced counsellor or just starting your career, clinical supervision is an essential component of maintaining best practices and promoting client wellbeing.
Therapeutic Services
Trauma Informed Practice - Brainspotting
Brainspotting is an alternative therapy which uses spots in an individual’s visual field in order to support the processing of trauma trapped within the subcortical brain, the area of the brain responsible for motion, consciousness, emotions and learning.
Brainspotting therapy is an innovative and highly effective therapeutic approach focusing on connections between mind and body.
The specialised form of psychotherapy is formulated to help individuals in accessing and processing deep rooted emotions, memories or traumas. Based on the premise that ‘where you look affects how you feel’ finding eye positions which correlate with unconscious, emotional experiences.
If you are interested in learning more or experiencing this type of treatment please follow the booking process.
Dog Therapy for Mental Wellbeing
Research has shown that incorporating dogs into therapy can yield notable improvements in mental wellness by offering emotional support. Therapy dogs are purposefully trained to provide a gentle and comforting presence for individuals grappling with distress or emotional challenges. These remarkable animals are carefully selected and trained for their patience, and they offer unreserved acceptance and affection, often sitting on laps to provide additional emotional support, particularly for issues like anxiety.
The versatility of therapy dogs enables them to access a wide array of settings, including hospices, retirement/nursing homes, schools, and hospitals, where their presence can contribute significantly to the emotional well-being of those they encounter.
Mental Health Groups and Workshop Facilitation
At Sue Blackshaw Counselling, we understand the value of group work in exploring and addressing mental wellbeing. Our group sessions provide a platform for individuals to connect with others who may be experiencing similar emotions and challenges. Participants can gain insights and coping strategies while feeling supported by the group dynamic.
The group sessions focusing on anxiety, anger, and grief are designed to foster a safe and inclusive environment where participants can share their experiences and learn from one another. These sessions provide an opportunity to explore common themes, develop a deeper understanding of personal emotions, and cultivate effective coping mechanisms.
By engaging in group work, individuals can not only gain valuable knowledge about mental wellbeing but also find comfort in knowing that they are not alone in their struggles. The shared experiences and interactions with like-minded individuals can promote a sense of community and offer new perspectives on managing anxiety, anger, and grief.
If you are interested in participating in group sessions to further your understanding of mental wellbeing and connect with others on a similar journey, we welcome you to reach out to Sue Blackshaw Counselling for more information.
Client Feedback
Client Feedback
Client Feedback:
Sue is an excellent therapist and one of the best I have ever had. I got so much from our sessions and it has helped me immensely and on many fronts, very grateful!
Client Feedback:
Sue helped me in gaining hope for the future and body and mind confidence in myself. I have overcome some hurdles to reach small goals. The sessions allowed me to develop a new range of different tools to overcome any future hurdles
Client Feedback:
I could feel more different in the space of a few short weeks, than I have done with the effort professionalism and care of my counsellor, Sue. She put me at ease so quickly that I was able to lower my guard almost immediately, this meant I got the absolute best out of my sessions. I never once felt pitied but instead always listened to and made to feel like a valuable human being. Sue picked out details that I typically hide from most but she saw me. She is a credit to her profession.
Client Feedback:
My counsellor was very receptive, provided me with strategies that I could identify with and were relevant to me. I feel like I have had an excellent set of sessions which have benefitted me immensely.
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Sue Blackshaw BA Hons, NCPS Accredited
My Client Promise
I will listen and help you find the best of you, by allowing you to explore a greater understanding of self and developing your coping strategies to support with life’s most challenging experiences.
I am a highly qualified counsellor with a BA Hons in Counselling and Psychotherapy. I am also trained in Brainspotting, please see section on the benefits of brainspotting in the therapy room.
I am a member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapist.
Please note I operate a 48 hour cancellation policy.
Sessions cancelled or not attended without 48 hours notice are still payable as this time has been set aside in agreement for your session only.
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