Susan Spooner, BACP - Therapist in United Kingdom

Focus on coping skills
Short practical steps
BACP member

About Susan

Susan Spooner is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety and panic attacks. She meets people where they are and focuses on small, practical steps. Her approach aims to build confidence and clearer coping strategies so daily life feels more manageable.

Susan has three years of experience and holds membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She believes people are the experts in their own lives and draws on those strengths when planning sessions together. Conversations tend to be straightforward and focused on what the client wants to change.

In sessions she listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and looks for realistic shifts clients can try between meetings. Work can include managing stress, dealing with grief, and handling the effects of trauma and abuse. She also supports people working through attachment worries, communication problems, separation and divorce, and feelings of guilt or shame.

Susan pays attention to how social anxiety, isolation and low self-esteem affect everyday choices. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide the work while keeping each plan practical and tailored. Progress is usually measured by small, concrete changes clients notice in their mood or routines.

To begin, readers should use the site’s Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire. That helps match goals and make sensible next steps for scheduling with the counsellor.

Approaches that help with anxiety and panic

Susan draws on well-established, evidence-based techniques to guide her work. One common approach she uses focuses on practical coping strategies - teaching small, repeatable skills to manage anxious moments and reduce panic symptoms. These techniques are aimed at immediate relief and better day-to-day functioning.

Another approach emphasises understanding patterns in relationships and attachment. This helps people see how certain habits or expectations form and what to try instead, which can reduce social anxiety and improve communication. Both approaches are described plainly and adapted to each person’s situation.

Finding the right method is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which techniques match their goals, needs and preferences. That decision is reviewed as progress is made and adjusted when something is not helpful.

Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into busy schedules and reducing travel time. Online therapy can make it easier to have shorter check-ins or regular weekly appointments around work, school or family commitments. Because the original biography does not specify session formats, confirm current session options before booking so you know what will be offered.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Attachment issues Communication problemsDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shame Isolation / loneliness Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she work with?

Susan helps people dealing with stress, anxiety and panic attacks, as well as trauma, grief and low self-esteem. She also supports people facing communication problems, separation, guilt or isolation.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses straightforward, evidence-based techniques and keeps sessions focused on practical changes. The work is collaborative and aimed at making small, manageable shifts between meetings.

How much experience does she have?

She has three years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom. That experience includes supporting people with anxiety, trauma and life transitions.

What are her credentials and location?

Susan is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

She is not accepting international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin a course of therapy?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a session according to the counsellor’s availability.