Counsellor profile
Susannah "Susy" Rudkin, BACP
BACP counsellor - family and parenting focus
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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting concerns
- ACT and CBT approaches
About Susannah
Susannah "Susy" Rudkin is a counsellor registered with the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and has 17 years' experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, anger, low self-esteem, parenting strain and other family-related concerns. Her practice also covers trauma, grief, addiction, mood issues and problems with intimacy and eating or sleeping.
Susy focuses on noticing the unhelpful thoughts and automatic reactions that keep people stuck. She uses practical, present-focused methods to help people slow down reactive thinking and rebuild confidence. Sessions aim to identify patterns such as avoidance, codependency or repeated self-sabotage and to make small, steady changes.
Her background blends counselling approaches with coaching techniques. Susy draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Based Therapy and client-centred practice. That mix is used to offer coping skills, emotional regulation and clearer decision-making rather than quick fixes.
People come to her when life feels mentally busy or emotionally draining and they want practical tools to change how they respond. She encourages responsibility for change while remaining realistic about the effort involved. Information about sessions, fees and how to begin is available through the online booking and matching steps on the practice site.
The emphasis is on building calm, clearer thinking and steadier responses over time. Susy helps people who want to reduce overthinking, manage strong emotions and get clearer about parenting, relationships and career choices.
How sessions work
Approaches and how online sessions fit into everyday life
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without being ruled by them. It focuses on values and small committed actions to move forward despite difficulty. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and routines. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationship patterns affect current responses and helps people recognise and shift those patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Susy will discuss options with each person and decide together which methods suit their goals and day-to-day situation. The choice is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Session formats are not listed explicitly in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people choose online sessions because they fit around work, parenting and busy schedules. Online meetings can make it easier to have shorter check-ins, avoid travel time and fit appointments into a lunch break or evening. If someone prefers a particular rhythm of sessions or a different style of contact, this can be discussed when arranging the first appointment.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which day-to-day concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, anger, self-esteem, parenting and family-related worries, plus grief, trauma and addiction issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and present-focused, combining counselling and coaching methods to reduce overthinking and change unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of professional experience supporting adults with emotional, behavioural and life-change concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees arranged?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling the first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.