Susan Murray, MNCS (Accred.), CPsychol; Counsellor/Psychologist

Hello,  thanks for considering my services, I'd like to help you if I can.  Many years of experience as a counsellor and psychologist enable me to adapt my knowledge and training to suit you and your individual needs in an integrated way.  Together we will work through your difficulties and make sense of your thoughts in a safe, collaborative way in a confidential space, whether that's in person or remotely, at a pace which suits you. Our aim will always be to achieve your personal goals, resolve your difficulties and restore calm, confidence and wellbeing.

Perhaps you are suffering from anxiety, depression, stress or trauma? Family issues, worries at work or relationship difficulties 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. Unresolved trauma underlies many emotional difficulties and can result from many life experiences including accidents, violence, bereavements and abuse whether that’s emotional (including unintentional neglect), physical or sexual in nature. I can help resolve the distressing symptoms of trauma (PTSD) using cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) or using a gentle but effective Rewind technique which uses deep relaxation and guided imagery to reduce flashbacks, intrusive thoughts and distressing physical symptoms of trauma. This method enables the brain to fully process trauma and clients often tell me their lives have been completely transformed by this treatment and their anxiety related symptoms are significantly reduced -it is also effective in treating phobias too.

I also help people overcome problems like low self-esteem, panic disorder and deal with mental health issues. I have specialist psychological knowledge and expertise in the emotional and behaviour change aspects of eating disorders including binge-eating, body-image and weight management and am experienced in Stress Management Training, both in individual sessions and in groups, where I teach strategies and techniques to enable you to deal with on-going stress more effectively.

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 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, distressed, 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 fulfilment. Contact me today to make that first appointment - then the hardest bit is done!