Susan Murray, MNCS (Accred.), CPsychol

Hello, as an experienced counsellor and psychologist I can help you make sense of your thoughts, resolve your difficulties and restore calm and confidence in a safe and confidential space, whether that’s in person or remotely. I use an integrated approach with therapy, tailoring my knowledge and experience to suit your personal needs - it is my belief that regardless of the approach, it is the strength of the therapeutic relationship we will build together that is the key to recovery.

Perhaps you are suffering from anxiety, depression, stress or trauma? 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. Unresolved trauma can result from many life experiences including accidents, violence, bereavements and abuse whether that’s emotional, physical or sexual in nature. I can help resolve the 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 allows the brain to fully process trauma and clients often tell me their lives have been completely changed 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 also 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, 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 fulfilment and I'd like to help you find that place. Contact me today to make that first appointment - then the hardest bit is done!