Sue O'sullivan
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This professional is available for new clients.
About me
I have many years of experience working effectively with different experiences and challenges. I have a special interest in anxiety, depression, low self esteem, trauma, chronic pain and illness. I have worked in organisations seeing clients experiencing abuse, bereavement and victims of crime as well clients in the NHS for anxiety and depression. Before training to be a counsellor, I worked in healthcare, so have a good understanding of medical conditions. Having had counselling myself, I have experienced the power of really being seen and heard and the growth that can happen. As you become more self-aware, you will gain insights to what may be troubling or limiting you. It can lead to a clearer view of the choices and possibilities open to you and develop your own ways to move forward confidently and optimistically.
Anxiety
This is a natural body's reaction to tell us that we are under threat. When anxiety interferes with our lives and becomes overwhelming, this indicates something needs to be dealt with. Therapy offers you a safe space to help you understand why this is happening, process underlying thoughts or events that may be triggering your response. We will also find coping techniques/skills to lessen the impact on your life.
Pain and illness
If our bodies are constantly in 'fight or flight' mode, then our nervous system becomes sensitised. This can result in digestive problems, pain, chronic fatique, and many other physical symptoms. There is a lot of research now acknowledging the effect of other areas of our lives on our health, such as stress and emotions, adverse childhood events/trauma. Looking at thoughts, behaviours and acknowledging feelings, can alleviate or get rid of symptoms.
Trauma
Trauma/s changes a persons perception of the world as well as the nervous system. You may be in constant 'fight or flight' or in 'shut down' , all survival responses. Therapy can help you interact with the world and others through the lens of safety and connection.
It can be stressful just to begin to reach out for support, but I offer a free 15 minute phone call, so we can both get an idea if we can work together.
My phone number is 07936 466822. I conduct sessions face to face, via Zoom or by phone which are 50 minutes in length, usually weekly to start with.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Accredited Registered Member of British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists.
- Counselling for Depression training at Nottingham University for NHS
- Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling.
- Diploma in Integrative Counselling.
- Certificate in Counselling skills
- Cruse bereavement supervisor
- SIRPA Informed Practitioner Professional (Stress Illness Recovery Practitioner Association)
- Experience
I have 13 years’ experience of counselling within a Hospice, a Women's Centre, Cruse bereavement Care and in private practice. I have completed NHS specific training to enable me to see G.P. referred clients for depression and anxiety. I also take referrals from Employee Assistance Programmes
I attend regular continuing professional development. More recent training has been:
SIRPA - stress illness recovery practitioner association training.
Complex Trauma Training from Carolyn Spring, (Dissociative Identity Disorder)
I am Registered and Accredited with the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and work within their ethical guidelines.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I am interested in chronic pain and medical conditions for which there is an unexplained medical cause. I am a SIRPA informed practitioner (Stress Illness Recovery Practitioner Association)
Dyspraxia.
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
- £50.00 per 50 minute session after each session.
- I accept payment by BACS or cash.
- I charge £25 for cancellations of less than 24 hours notice.
When I work
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I offer evening sessions via Zoom only on Tuesdays between 5 pm and 7 pm.
Further information
- I offer short term and long-term therapy.
- I have regular supervision and ongoing Continuing Professional Development.
- I am fully insured.
- I work with individuals from the age of 18 upwards.
