Sue Edwards-Akad

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Registered MBACP | Counsellor | Life Coach

About me

Hi, I’m Sue, a therapeutic counsellor. I work with people who want to understand themselves better and find a way through what they’re facing.

You might be dealing with anxiety, stress, low mood, grief, or feeling stuck or overwhelmed. Whatever brings you to counselling, I offer a safe space where you can talk openly and feel heard without judgement.

My approach is person-centred and integrative, which means our work is led by you, what you want to explore and what feels most useful. We’ll go at your pace, focusing on understanding your thoughts and feelings and finding ways forward that feel right for you.

I offer a free introductory session with no obligation, so you can decide whether working together feels like a good fit.

Training, qualifications & experience

I have experience supporting clients with anxiety, depression, anger, grief, stress, trauma, and family difficulties.

  • CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, Adult Learning Wales
  • CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Life Coaching Skills, Adult Learning Wales
  • CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies, Adult Learning Wales
  • CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills, Coleg Cambria
  • CPCAB Award Introduction to Counselling Skills, Coleg Cambria
  • Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling, The Open University
  • Mental Health First Aider (MHFA) Advance Brighter Futures

Member organisations

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.

Accredited register membership

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

£45.00 per session

Concessions offered for

  • Low income
  • Keyworkers
  • OAPs
  • Students
  • Trainee counsellors
  • Unemployed
  • Refugees

Additional information

I offer 50-minute counselling sessions, either face-to-face in the Wrexham area, online via secure video call, or over the phone. Sessions can be short- or long-term, depending on your needs, and we will review your progress regularly to ensure you are getting the support you need.

Each session costs £45. If you would like to find out more or arrange an appointment, please feel free to get in touch.

Further information

I offer one-to-one counselling in a warm, confidential, and non-judgemental space. My approach is person-centred, meaning I focus on understanding you and supporting you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences at your own pace.

Alongside counselling, I am also a trained life coach, so I can help you not only process challenges but also recognise your strengths, set achievable goals, and work towards positive change.

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

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

Key details

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Additional languages

French
Welsh
Sue Edwards-Akad
Sue Edwards-Akad