Susan Martin

About me

I have some 18 years of experience of listening to and guiding individuals to find their way in dealing with a variety of life's difficulties. From the work related (confidence; career choices; bullying; stress) to the personal such as relationships (difficulties; why can't I find someone; rejection), depression, anxiety, bereavement, abuse (sexual abuse, physical abuse etc) and also those that just want to find out more about themselves and their lives.

Our first meeting (assessment) is about my listening to what has brought you to therapy and what you want to get out of the process. I am happy to answer your questions as to exactly how I work and - more importantly - how I may work with you. This will take into consideration whether you want to work on a fixed number of sessions or a more open-ended approach. My aim at this stage to be honest with you about what I can offer you and whether it will suit you.

Having trained as an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist I feel I have a wide variety of "tools' and understanding at my disposal to work with a variety of people and issues. So, where appropriate, our focus may be more practical, giving you tools to support you such as Mindfulness techniques to deal with anxiety; while, at the other times, we may explore your thinking and feelings.