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Susan McCarthy, BACP

Compassionate UK therapist for life transitions
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationships and grief
  • Multicultural sensitivity

About Susan McCarthy

Susan McCarthy is a United Kingdom based therapist with eight years of professional experience and registration with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She supports people navigating stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, depression, and the challenges that come with major life changes. Her practice also addresses family dynamics, self-esteem and career concerns, alongside additional focuses such as jealousy, multicultural issues, and experiences of prejudice and discrimination.

Susan approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, adapting communication and treatment to reflect the individual needs of every client. She combines practical strategies to manage symptoms with attention to the personal and cultural context that shapes a person’s experience. This flexible, client-centered stance aims to empower people to take courageous first steps toward a more fulfilling life.

Susan provides therapy in English and accepts international clients. She frames the therapeutic relationship as a partnership, tailoring goals and interventions to what matters most to the client and supporting them through change with empathy and clear, evidence-informed guidance.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

Family conflictsSelf esteemCareer difficulties

Additional Focus Areas

JealousyMulticultural concernsPrejudice and discrimination

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Susan McCarthy have?

Susan McCarthy has 8 years of professional experience.

Is Susan McCarthy a registered therapist?

Yes. She holds these credentials: BACP.

In which languages does Susan McCarthy provide therapy?

Susan McCarthy provides therapy in English.

Where is Susan McCarthy located?

Susan McCarthy is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Susan McCarthy as my therapist?

You can work with Susan McCarthy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Susan McCarthy work with international clients?

Yes, Susan McCarthy works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Susan McCarthy cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Evidence-Informed Techniques and Flexible Online Support

Structured, skills-based work draws on evidence-informed techniques to teach practical tools for managing symptoms such as anxiety, stress, and low mood. This approach often includes step-by-step strategies a person can practice between sessions to build resilience and cope with everyday challenges.

Exploratory, emotion-focused work helps people understand patterns in relationships, process grief, and address self-esteem or cultural concerns by creating space to reflect on feelings and interpersonal dynamics. This style aims to deepen self-understanding and support change in how a person relates to others and to themselves.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Susan works with clients to identify goals, preferences, and the methods that best fit their situation, adjusting plans as needed to ensure the approach remains helpful and relevant.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to access support from different locations and at convenient times. For many people these options make it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other commitments, and offer multiple ways to engage that suit different communication styles.

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