Dr Susan Jacques
Chartered Counselling Psychologist
07799547443
Experience change with
Dr Susan Jacques
'It is during our darkest moment that we must focus to see the light' Aristotle
Services I Offer
Your well-being is my ultimate concern. Since 2000, I have provided patients with a wide range of psychological and counselling services to suit their needs. Whether you’re an individual, a couple or a family looking for help - my therapy sessions are designed to strengthen your confidence, and assist you in the healing process. Take a look at the services I offer, and get in touch with me today.
Ecotherapy - Taking therapy outdoors
Ecotherapy is a therapeutic approach that involves the practice of increasing mental and physical wellbeing through accessing the outdoors. It rests on the idea that we are positively influenced by our natural environment. Research has shown that when we mindfully connect to our environment by spending time outdoors, it helps to improve low mood and promote a sense of calmness.
Individual Therapy
As a psychologist I offer one-to-one talking therapy that focuses on supporting you to understand and manage emotional challenges and mental health issues that may be affecting day to day life and functioning. I can help with a range of problems such as depression, anxiety, stress, anger, a lack of purpose and meaning, difficulties with relationships and attachment related issues. I have a specialist interest in working with the psychological impact of having a disability, and with those experiencing a long-term health condition. For example, this may be struggling to manage the effects of long COVID.
My approach
My approach to therapy is integrative in that I draw from a number of theoretical frameworks which are used at different times where appropriate to understand your experience, needs, values and goals. This includes drawing from approaches such as Transactional Analysis-an approach that focuses on how our communication behaviours impacts our relationships, Compassionate Focused Therapy (CFT), and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Regardless of the approach I employ, I work in a holistic way that allows me to explore all aspects of your physical and emotional wellbeing. Importantly I work relationally, creating a safe environment that will allow us to engage with each other, and thus provide a space that will enhance personal growth and meaning.
About Me
I am a HCPC registered Doctor in Counselling Psychology with over 20 years of combined experience of working within the NHS, voluntary services, and in private practice.
I have worked with both children and adults in a wide variety of settings, including a local Wellbeing Centre, CAMHS, a university counselling service and more specialist services such as an obesity and a chronic pain clinic. I have also worked in the areas of cancer recovery. I specialise in working with the impact of disability on mental health and supporting people to find ways of managing the psychological and physical effects of long-term health problems.
I have advanced specialised training in the Psychodynamics of Human Development (MSc from Birkbeck University), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) accredited by the Association for Psychological Therapies, and Transactional Analysis (TA) with the Berne Institute.
I am approachable and authentic, and offer a genuine and compassionate understanding of your emotional experience. Importantly, I am non-judgmental, respecting and accepting you as an individual regardless of what you may bring to therapy. I fully embrace difference, be it as it relates to race, social class, gender-role identity, sexuality, age, disability, religion and spirituality. My areas of interest include exploring the deeper or higher aspects of the self, and encouraging people to recognise and their strengths and accepting themselves through the process of learning to be self-compassionate. I also have a specialist interest in health psychology and working with people who struggle with the effects of having a long-term condition.
"I would highly recommend Susan to anyone who is considering therapy. She is compassionate, insightful and straight talking".
"Susan is very warm and caring and I felt very comfortable to talk to her and express feelings. The counselling was excellent in my opinion".
"Susan is caring and organised; she gave me outstanding support and help"
