Susan Gibson, NCPS
Compassionate counsellor who values your story
Details
| Name | Susan Gibson |
|---|---|
| Credentials | NCPS |
| Based in | United Kingdom |
| Registered with | NCPS |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 10 |
About Susan
Susan Gibson is a counsellor with ten years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and career concerns. She aims to make first steps easier and to offer a straightforward, honest space for people to talk.
Susan follows a Narrative approach alongside client‑centred and cognitive behavioural ideas. In sessions she listens to the stories that shape a person's life and helps them reframe those narratives.
Background and approach
Conversations are practical and rooted in daily experience rather than jargon or long theory talks. Her style is warm and direct. She encourages people to notice patterns, test new ways of thinking, and try small changes between sessions.
Sessions often involve talking through recent events, identifying unhelpful thoughts, and setting simple goals to build momentum. Susan also draws on motivational interviewing to help with confidence and career decisions, and on psychodynamic ideas when early relationships seem linked to current problems. She explains options clearly and adapts her approach to what the person prefers and needs.
Sessions are offered in English and can take place online by video, phone, live chat or text messaging. The process begins by completing a short matching questionnaire to find a good fit, then scheduling a first appointment.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem among the things Susan works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Codependency
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Susan among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Susan among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Susan among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Susan among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Susan among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Susan among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Susan directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Susan directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and practical therapies work online
Many of Susan's sessions use Narrative Therapy, which focuses on the stories a person tells about their life. It helps people see how those stories shape feelings and behaviour and opens up new ways to tell a different story. Client‑centred work forms the other main strand and means the counsellor listens closely, reflects what is heard, and follows the person's pace to build trust. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is used when practical steps are helpful; it looks at thoughts and actions and tests small behaviour changes to reduce anxiety and improve coping.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through different options and choose methods based on the person's needs, goals and what feels comfortable. This is a collaborative process and can change as progress is made.
Online therapy offers practical benefits: video calls let people see facial cues and maintain a conversational flow, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier when on the move, short live chat sessions are useful for quick check‑ins, and text messaging suits ongoing, brief support. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work and family life and to keep progress steady between appointments.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does she help with?
Susan works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self‑esteem, career questions and compassion fatigue. She also addresses related issues such as attachment, codependency, domestic violence and feelings of isolation.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is narrative-led with client‑centred warmth and practical CBT techniques. Sessions focus on telling and reframing personal stories while testing small changes in daily life.
What is her background and experience?
She has ten years of professional experience working in therapeutic roles. That experience covers helping people manage anxiety, trauma, motivation and career-related stress.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with the credential NCPS and practises from the United Kingdom.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts clients from outside the UK.
Which session formats are available?
Appointments can be taken by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text‑based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Contacting this therapist
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