About me
Sometimes life can feel overwhelming, confusing, or difficult to hold on your own. You might be struggling with anxiety, low mood, self-doubt or relationship difficulties, or find yourself caught in patterns that keep repeating. You may feel disconnected from yourself, or carry quieter struggles that are difficult to put into words but still have a deep impact on your life.
You might not even know exactly what is wrong, only that something doesn’t feel quite right. Wherever you are right now, that is where we can begin.
Welcome, I’m Suzie.
I am a qualified BSc (Hons) Integrative Counsellor offering trauma-informed counselling for adults and young people aged 16 and 17. I work with a wide range of concerns, including childhood experiences and trauma, emotional overwhelm, anxiety, low self-worth, relationship difficulties, grief, loss and questions around identity. I also have a particular interest in sexual trauma and the lasting impact it can have on how you see yourself, your relationships, your boundaries and your ability to feel safe and connected.
My work is particularly informed by an understanding of how our early relationships and experiences can shape us, as well as the impact of trauma, attachment and the nervous system. I’m interested in how these experiences can continue to affect the way we feel, relate to others and see ourselves.
I do not believe counselling is about someone else having all the answers. It’s about having someone alongside you while you make sense of what you’re experiencing. It’s a space where you can be honest about what’s going on, without having to have it all figured out, and begin to discover what feels right for you.
Being an integrative counsellor means I’m not tied to one particular way of working. I draw from different approaches and adapt the way we work together to what feels right for you and what you’re going through.
Alongside talking, we may also include gentle body awareness, grounding, breathwork and creative approaches where they feel helpful. These can help you feel more settled and grounded, reconnect with yourself and feel safer in your body, particularly when things feel overwhelming or difficult to express with words alone.
While counselling can involve exploring difficult experiences, I also believe there is space for lightness, reflection, creativity and moments of relief within the process. These moments can be important in helping us reconnect and remember we are human.
If something here speaks to you, I’d be pleased to arrange a free initial conversation so we can explore what has brought you to counselling and whether working together feels like the right fit.
Training, qualifications & experience
BSc (Hons) Degree Middlesex University London and Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling from Matrix College of counselling and psychotherapy, Wymondham.
I am also a CPCAB Level 3 Breathwork Coach. Breathwork can be a helpful way to slow things down, feel more grounded and reconnect with yourself.
My work is also informed by introductory training in Somatic Experiencing, an approach developed by Peter Levine that explores how trauma can affect the body and nervous system, and how becoming more aware of what is happening in our bodies can help us feel more settled and connected.
Alongside my counselling training, I have also explored more holistic approaches to wellbeing, including a Diploma in Colour Therapy and Numerology, and Level 2 Reiki training. This reflects my wider interest in the connection between emotional, physical, and energetic wellbeing.
I also work at an established low cost counselling service in Norwich city centre and have volunteered at Mind.
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
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Fees
£55.00 per session
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Additional information
I offer a free 20-minute introductory session so we can meet, begin to get to know each other, and give you space to ask any questions you may have.
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Further information
Starting counselling can feel like a big step, and it’s normal to feel uncertain. In our first session, we’ll begin with introductions and take some time to set the scene for our working relationship. We’ll talk through boundaries and how sessions work, and then focus on what has brought you to counselling and what you hope to achieve.
The first session is also a chance for you to see if you feel safe and comfortable working with me, and for me to ensure that I can provide the support you need. There is no long-term contract, and we’ll review progress together as we go, so the process stays flexible and focused on your goals.
Counselling is a collaborative journey, and I will work with you at a pace that feels right, creating a space where you can feel heard, respected, and supported.
