Counsellor profile
Susanna "Susan" Abraham, BACP
Counsellor - anxiety and relationships
See online counselling options- Attachment-based work
- Client-centred approach
- CBT techniques
About Susanna
Counsellor Susanna "Susan" Abraham is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has around 15 years' experience. She works with people in the United Kingdom on issues such as stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, low self-esteem and relationship concerns.
Susan says she uses a collaborative approach. She listens to the problem you bring and helps you set goals that matter to you. Sessions focus on increasing awareness, building practical coping skills and finding ways to reduce ongoing distress.
Her background includes a Diploma in Integrative Counselling and a Graduate Certificate in Couple and Family Therapy. She also lists a certificate in Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples and notes experience across a wide range of concerns including trauma, bereavement, eating and sleeping difficulties, caregiver stress and career problems.
Susan works with attachment and relationship themes using approaches such as Attachment-Based Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy. She also draws on cognitive-behavioural ideas when looking at patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems going.
The therapist accepts international clients and offers sessions for people who want help with coping, making changes or improving communication. To check which session formats are currently offered, follow the counselling options button and confirm before booking.
Approaches used in online counselling and how they help
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how early connections affect feelings and trust now. It can help with relationship difficulties, abandonment concerns and attachment-related anxiety. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on what matters to the person in front of the counsellor. The counsellor listens without directing and supports people to find their own solutions for issues like low self-esteem and life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, examines unhelpful thoughts and behaviour patterns and offers practical ways to change them. It is often used for anxiety, depression and stress management.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist discusses different methods with each client and agrees what to try based on the person’s needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and plans can be adjusted as therapy progresses.
The therapist's profile lists messaging, phone and video as session formats. If you want to know which formats are currently available, confirm the options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, childcare and travel. Phone sessions can be quicker and use less bandwidth, while video sessions allow visual connection for relationship work and emotional focus. Registered or accredited professionals can offer these formats to help make therapy more practical for everyday life.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, relationship and family concerns among other issues listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and client-centred, focusing on awareness, goal setting and practical coping strategies.
How long has she been practising?
She has around 15 years of experience working with people on a range of mental health and relationship issues.
Which professional body is she registered with?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography lists messaging, phone and video as offered formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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