About me
I’m Sue Edwards. My role as a counsellor and coach is shaped by a wealth of experience gained through supporting people in a range of support and community-based settings, as well as within my private practice. I offer counselling that is steady, respectful, and grounded in real human experience.
People often come to counselling when life feels overwhelming, confusing, or when a sense of meaning or direction has been lost. This may follow bereavement, significant change, or other experiences that are difficult to make sense of alone. I will support you to explore the burden you are carrying and help you to find ways forward that feel manageable for you.
Alongside professional training, my approach is shaped by a deep understanding of how life experiences can affect emotional wellbeing, identity, and resilience. This guides the way I work with care, sensitivity, and respect, meeting you as you are and recognising your individuality, so that counselling feels supportive, relevant, and shaped around you.
My philosophy & approach
Counselling offers a space to pause and be seen and heard, especially when life feels overwhelming or when you feel disconnected from yourself. It is not about being given advice or told what to do, but about having time and support to explore what is happening for you, without judgement or pressure.
I place strong value on the healing power of connection and within this safe therapeutic relationship, many people begin to notice patterns, make sense of difficult experiences, and gain insight into how past and present are connected. This process can help you reconnect with parts of yourself that may have felt lost, silenced, or overshadowed through challenging and difficult experiences.
Over time, counselling can support a stronger sense of self and identity, helping you understand your needs more clearly and feel more grounded in who you are. Change often comes gently, through being heard, understood, and supported to reflect, rather than through being pushed.
My role is to offer a safe, confidential, and supportive space where this kind of understanding can develop at a pace that feels right for you
Training, qualifications & experience
My qualifications
- BA (Hons) in Coaching and Mentoring
- Foundation Degree (FdA) in Counselling
- SEG Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
Member organisations
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
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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
- Equine and pet bereavement
- Loss of sense of purpose and meaning in life.
- Life transitions, including redundancy and loss of health
- Supporting you to build a toolbox to aid recovery
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 per session
Additional information
Therapy sessions
Format: Face-to-face or remote (video or telephone)
Length: 50 minutes (extended sessions available if needed)
Frequency: Weekly, fortnightly, or monthly - this depends on what feels best for you.
Sessions are collaborative, with the chance to review progress to ensure the work continues to feel helpful and appropriate.
Contact & availability
I offer counselling during daytime and evening hours in a private therapy space. One-off, extended, or outdoor (sometimes called “walk and talk therapy”) sessions can also be considered.
Further information
I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and work within their ethical framework. I hold DBS clearance and professional insurance.
I work with adults aged 18 and over and support people with:
- Anxiety and depression
- Recovery from addictions
- Bereavement, grief, and life transitions (including pet and equine loss)
- Menopause and changes in identity
- Family dynamics and relationship difficulties
- Career loss and workplace bullying
- Trauma, abuse, shame, and confidence issues
- Stress and work-related challenges
- Disabilities, fibromyalgia, and health-related conditions
- Loss of identity, meaning, or purpose
- Isolation, loneliness, dissatisfaction, procrastination, and confusion
- Supporting You Through Pet and Equine Bereavement
The loss of a horse, or any beloved animal, can be deeply destabilising. Pet bereavement is a profound experience; animals are often our closest companions, anchors, and a primary source of routine, identity, and emotional regulation. When a horse or pet dies, it is common to experience shock, disorientation, guilt, or a sense that the ground beneath you has shifted.
For many, the bond with an animal is woven into the very fabric of daily life and emotional safety. Time spent together offers a unique connection and a sense of being understood without words. When that bond is broken, the impact reaches far beyond grief, affecting your confidence, purpose, and sense of belonging.
Losing a horse, in particular, often brings a momentous change in lifestyle. The daily rhythms of feeding, grooming, and stable chores—which provide vital structure—suddenly vanish, leaving a void that can make even simple tasks feel overwhelming. Because horse ownership is frequently the root of important friendships and social circles, you may also feel a sudden loss of connection to the community and the "equine world" that shaped your identity.
Pet and equine bereavement are frequently minimised or misunderstood by others, which can leave people feeling isolated or unsure whether their grief is valid. This can make it harder to speak openly about the depth of the loss or to find a space where the relationship with the animal is recognised as meaningful.
Counselling offers a dedicated space where the loss of a pet is acknowledged as a significant and complex experience. I provide a gentle, non-judgemental environment to explore the emotional, relational, and identity impact of your loss at a pace that feels right for you. Together, your grief can be held gently, allowing understanding, meaning, and a sense of stability to begin to return over time.
My values
Counselling is a process based on trust, respect and care. I value:
- Providing a safe and confidential space
- Meeting you with compassion and without judgement
- Supporting self-understanding and reflection
- Helping you to develop coping strategies that can be carried between and beyond therapy sessions
- Encouraging self-trust and compassion
