Sue Cussons

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MA MBACP (Accredited), Counsellor/Psychotherapist and tutor
Available for new clients
Available for new clients

This professional is available for new clients.

location_on Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16
Available for new clients
Available for new clients

This professional is available for new clients.

About me

Life can feel stressful and problematic, either in the short- or long-term. If you need to talk through some of your difficulties, then I provide an environment which is compassionate and accepting. I will give you space and opportunity to process things through, helping you to make sense of your situation and to understand yourself better; and help you to work through difficulties towards resolution. I think of the counselling process as a voyage of self-discovery; and this provides an investment into your future well-being and happiness.

I work on a one-to-one basis with adults over 18 years old; and I have experience of working with a wide range of difficulties, including anxiety, anger, bereavement and loss, depression, feelings of rejection, relationship problems, self-esteem, stress, unresolved past issues, to name but a few.

Some people seek counselling because they're currently experiencing a "glitch" in their lives where things seem to be going wrong; others have experienced psychological distress for a long time; still others find that issues from the past are affecting their functioning in the present. I can help you to explore any of these.  I can use a variety of approaches to suit differing needs and temperament types; and I am continually adding to my knowledge-base. Some people want a faith-based approach, which I am qualified to provide where appropriate.

Sessions are generally 50-60 minutes; but the first session is used as a free consultation which will be approximately 30-40 minutes; together we will explore whether I can best meet your needs at this time; and for you to see if you can work with me. The therapeutic relationship is very important, and it must feel right.  There will be no charge for this first session.

Training, qualifications & experience

I have an MA in Relational Counselling and Psychotherapy with Waverley Abbey College, affiliated to Roehampton University.

I have been counselling for 12 years.

I regularly attend CPD workshops and training events, to update and add to my skills and knowledge base.  This is in line with the recommendations of my professional bodies.

I am on the accredited register scheme of both the ACC and the BACP, the two professional bodies I am members of.

Member organisations

school Registered / Accredited

Registered / Accredited

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BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred).

Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).

Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision.

Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training.

All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.

ACC
Association for Christian Counsellors (ACC)

The Association of Christian Counsellors and Linked Professions is a professional body representing and setting standards for Christian counselling and care in the UK. The organisation is made up of various different membership categories, including Counsellor and Accredited, and requires all members working as counsellors to undertake Continuous Professional Development on a regular basis.

Accredited register membership

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).

This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Association for Christian Counsellors
Accredited Register Scheme

The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).

This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.

Association for Christian Counsellors

Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Christian Counselling
Spiritual Abuse

Fees

£40.00 per session
Free initial in-person or online session

Concessions offered for

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  • check_circle Trainee counsellors

Health Insurance/EAP

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Additional information

£40 per session for a standard 50-60 min session. I offer concessionary rates to students and to those on benefits.

When I work

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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I offer daytime appointments, up to late afternoon/early evening during the working week

Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Key details

DBS check info

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Wheelchair user access info
Wheelchair user access

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You can contact the Counsellor to discuss the options available.

Under the Equality Act 2010 service providers have a duty to make reasonable adjustments to ensure that individuals with disabilities can access their service. You can read more about reasonable adjustments to help you to access services on the CAB website.

I use an easily-accessible ground-level room which also has toilet facilities.

Online platforms

Skype
Whatsapp
Zoom
Sue Cussons
Sue Cussons