Name: Suzanne Burrage
Telephone: +447851550007
Price range: £65.00 per session

About me

Hi, I’m Suzanne - an experienced Counsellor supporting women struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, overwhelm and life challenges, who want to feel more confident and connected in life.

Having once struggled with anxiety and overwhelm, I know just how exhausting it is to constantly “do” for others - keeping up appearances, saying “it’s fine,” and trying to keep everyone happy - while feeling trapped in overthinking and unsure of who you really are.

As a busy woman, you’re used to keeping things together. You’re the one others turn to, at work, at home, in your friendship group. You lead, support, organise and carry on, but behind the professionalism, the calm exterior, and the packed schedule, you might be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or like you’ve somehow lost touch with yourself. You’ve built a life that looks successful on paper - so why does it feel so hard to be in it? Why do you feel so flat, so lost, so unlike yourself?

If you’ve been quietly holding it all together and are ready for a space where you don’t have to be the strong one - you’re in the right place.

You might not be looking for quick fixes or surface-level strategies, you want to understand what’s really going on beneath the anxiety, the people-pleasing, the inner critic. Therapy with me isn’t about being given solutions, it’s a space to slow down, feel safe enough to be real, and begin exploring what’s underneath the pressure to keep performing.

Together, we’ll gently untangle long-held patterns, make sense of why you feel the way you do, and help you reconnect with the parts of yourself that have been put to one side.

My style is warm, collaborative, and down-to-earth - I don’t sit in silence, but I won’t talk at you either. I’ll meet you with curiosity, compassion, and just the right amount of challenge.

Many of my clients leave therapy feeling more grounded, more like themselves, and more able to choose what truly supports them - not just everyone else. I work integratively, drawing on relational and trauma-informed approaches, always tailored to you. Sessions are available in-person near Hemel Hempstead and Berkhamsted or online across the UK.

You don’t have to keep holding it all together on your own. If any of this resonates, you’re welcome to get in touch for a free, no-pressure conversation to see if working together feels like a good fit. Whether you’re feeling unsure, curious, or simply ready for something to shift - it’s okay to take the first step.

Training, qualifications & experience

Experience

Having experienced anxiety and overwhelm myself, I know how all-consuming it can feel. That’s why I’m deeply passionate about supporting women who feel stuck, exhausted, or disconnected from themselves. I bring both lived experience and professional expertise to help you gently find your way back to clarity and confidence.

Alongside my private practice, I’ve supported women through a wide range of life challenges. As a bereavement counsellor in a hospice, I offered gentle support to those navigating grief and loss. In my work as a school counsellor, I helped young people manage the stress and self-doubt that often come with adolescence.

At a local women’s centre, I supported clients through relationship difficulties, divorce, family struggles, domestic abuse, health challenges, and times of deep emotional exhaustion - when it felt like they had lost touch with who they really were. I understand how easy it is to feel overwhelmed when life keeps asking more of you than you feel you can give.

In my work with parents at a pupil referral unit, I listened to mothers who felt alone in their worry - torn between caring for their children and coping with their own emotional needs. Again and again, I’ve seen how powerful it is for women to have a space where they can finally let their guard down, feel heard, and begin to reconnect with their own voice.

If you're feeling anxious, unsure of yourself, or like you’ve lost your spark - I want you to know you're not alone. I’m here to offer a safe, compassionate space where you can breathe, speak freely, and begin to feel like yourself again.

Qualifications

Level 6 BSc (Hons) Degree in Therapeutic Counselling
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling - Integrative
Level 3 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
Level 2 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
Mindfulness based stress reduction course
BACP Registered Member

I have additionally completed continued professional development training in a range of areas including anxiety & panic, bereavement and loss, domestic violence, substance misuse, and mindfulness.

Member organisations

Accredited register membership

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

£65.00 per session

Additional information

I offer a free 20-minute phone consultation. This gives me a chance to learn more about you and what’s bringing you to counselling, so I can see if I’m the right person to support you. It’s also a great opportunity for you to ask any questions and get a feel for how I work.

When I work

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We can discuss my session availabilty at the introduction call.

Further information

My private practice is in Bovingdon, near Hemel Hempstead, Berkhamsted, Kings Langley, Chesham and Amersham. Clients also travel from St. Albans and Watford areas, as my practice is near the M25..

Additionally, I can offer online counselling upon request.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how counselling works, or to arrange an initial telephone conversation. Together, we can decide if we’re a good fit. No pressure - just a friendly conversation to see what feels right for you!

I aim to respond to all enquiries by email within 48 hours of my working hours. Please check your junk mail incase my email lands there.

Suzanne Burrage