Suzanne Burrage
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About me
Feeling stuck? You’re not alone.
Do you find yourself struggling to say no, even when you know you should? Maybe you’ve been battling anxious thoughts, feelings of hopelessness, relationship challenges, past trauma, or family difficulties. Life’s ups and downs can feel overwhelming, and trying to carry it all on your own can be exhausting. But you don’t have to do this alone—it's okay to ask for help.
Hi, I’m Suzanne, a fully qualified BACP integrative counsellor with extensive experience supporting clients through life’s challenges. I’m here to offer you a safe, supportive space where you can gain clarity, explore your emotions, and begin to move forward with confidence.
Do you ever feel like past experiences are holding you back? Are you overwhelmed by emotions or struggling to navigate change? Whether you need short-term guidance or a longer journey of self-discovery, I truly believe that with the right support, change and growth are possible.
I help people work through a range of issues, from anxiety, depression, and stress to self-esteem struggles, grief, and loss. I'm particularly passionate about helping you set healthy boundaries, break free from people-pleasing patterns, and rebuild your sense of self-worth—because you deserve to feel in control of your life.
My approach is integrative, but at heart, I’m Person-Centred. That means our work together is built on trust, kindness, and a pace that feels right for you. No pressure, no judgment—just a supportive space to explore what’s holding you back and find new ways forward.
You don’t have to figure this out alone. If you’re ready to take the first step, I’d love to support you.
Before we start working together, 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.
Training, qualifications & experience
Experience
In addition to my private practice, I have worked as a Palliative Care and Bereavement Counsellor in a Hospice and also a school counsellor at a secondary school. Previous experience includes counselling women at a women’s centre who faced various challenges in their lives including relationship problems, divorce, family issues, domestic violence, health issues and loss of identity. I have also worked in a pupil referral unit with parents whose children were unable to attend mainstream school.
Qualifications
- BACP Registered Member
- Level 6 BSc Honours Degree in Therapeutic Counselling (working toward)
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling - Integrative
- Level 3 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Level 2 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
I have additionally completed continued professional development training in a range of areas including bereavement and loss, domestic violence, substance misuse, anxiety, mindfulness and working with children.
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a free 30-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
Please contact me for available time slots for face to face, online and telephone sessions.
Further information
I am located within easy reach of Hemel Hempstead, Kings Langley, Bovingdon, Berkhamsted, Tring, St. Albans, Watford, Amersham & Chesham.
Additionally, I can offer online or telephone 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 within 48 hours.
