Susan Murray, MA (Hons)Psych, PhD, MNCS (Accred.), CPsychol

About me

Hello, do you need a safe and confidential space to explore any emotional issues which are causing you distress? Perhaps you are suffering from anxiety, depression or stress?  Family issues, worries at work or relationship issues can all affect your health and well-being and talking with a professional counsellor can help in a way that talking with friends or family can't.  I am also able to help with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and phobias using the gentle but effective Rewind technique.  Trauma can result from many life experiences including accidents, violence, bereavements and abuse whether emotional, physical or sexual in nature.

As an experienced counsellor and psychologist I can help you make sense of your thoughts and restore calm and confidence. I use an integrated approach with therapy, calling on elements of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy, transactional analysis and person centered therapies tailoring them to suit your personal needs - it is my belief that regardless of the approach, it is the strength of the therapeutic relationship that is the key to recovery.

Our aim when working together will be to build a relationship based on trust and respect. To create a space where you can feel valued, supported and listened to so that you can work through your difficulties at your own pace without fear of being judged,moving towards a place of harmony and balance in your life.

I have helped people overcome problems like low self-esteem, anxiety, panic disorder, depression, stress, mental health issues, work and personal relationship difficulties. I have specialist psychological knowledge and expertise in the emotional aspects of eating disorders including binge-eating, body-image and weight management. I am also experienced in Stress Management Training and hold sessions which include whole body relaxation, breathing techniques and methods of managing unhelpful or negative thinking patterns using CBT techniques.

I offer a reduced fee for our first meeting as an opportunity to find out if we 'fit'. I think finding the 'right' counsellor is a bit like shopping for new shoes - you may have to try out a few to find out which are the most comfortable and that's ok! Your recovery towards a pleasurable life depends on finding a therapist you can connect with and trust so I want you to feel comfortable and not under pressure when we meet for the first time.

So, if you're tired of repeating the same unhelpful patterns of behaviour, having the same arguments or just finding life and relationships difficult... let's talk through the options for improving things so that you are free to live the life you want to live.

If you lack confidence or are feeling stressed, dis-stressed, unhappy or anxious and not sure what to do next.... Let's talk..... it's the first step towards finding a place of calmness and fulfillment and I'd like to help you find that place. Contact me today to make that first appointment - then the hardest bit is done!