Counsellor profile
Susan Chown, BACP
BACP counsellor - relationships and parenting focus
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- Client-Centred Therapy
- Relationship issues
- Parenting strain
About Susan
Susan Chown is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with over 10 years of professional experience. She works with adults facing relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and intimacy-related issues. Her practice also addresses stress, anxiety, depression and a range of other life challenges that can affect daily routines and family life.
Susan uses a client-centred way of working. That means she focuses on each person's perspective and helps them find their own solutions. Sessions tend to be about talking through what matters most and identifying practical steps that feel manageable at home.
She also supports people dealing with self-esteem concerns, addiction, parenting strain and career pressures. Other areas she attends to include sleep and eating difficulties, anger, ADHD and the effects of chronic illness or caregiving stress. These topics often overlap with family and household responsibilities.
Susan aims to help people recognise and use their existing strengths. She encourages steady progress rather than quick fixes, and keeps the work straightforward and practical. The emphasis is on what a person can do now to reduce stress and improve relationships at home.
To begin, people are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange an initial session. That first meeting is used to set goals and choose how to proceed, with options discussed according to the person's needs and circumstances.
How sessions work
Client-Centred approaches and online support
Client-Centred Therapy puts the person's own perspective at the heart of the work. The counsellor listens without judging and helps the person clarify what matters to them. This approach is often used for relationship worries, grief, and issues around intimacy because it focuses on understanding feelings and priorities.The aim is to work together to find what helps in everyday life. Susan will discuss options with the person and adjust the way she works based on their goals and preferences. Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process rather than a fixed plan.
Session formats are not detailed in the supplied biography, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into busy days, reduce travel time and allow regular short check-ins when needed. Some formats also use less bandwidth or allow audio-only conversations for shorter updates. Registered or accredited professionals can help people adapt sessions so therapy fits around household routines and practical constraints.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and intimacy-related concerns, plus stress, anxiety and depression.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses Client-Centred Therapy, focusing on the person’s experiences and supporting them to find their own solutions.
How much experience does she have?
She has over 10 years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can people who live outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted and sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not specify exact formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session through the booking flow.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.