Susan McGrattan, NCPS
Compassionate UK therapist for anxiety and relationships
- NCPS credential
- 8 years experience
- Online sessions available
About Susan McGrattan
Susan McGrattan is a licensed therapist based in the United Kingdom who brings eight years of clinical experience supporting adults, children, teenagers and students. She offers personalised, integrated counselling that adapts to each person’s circumstances, blending practical strategies with compassion to address concerns such as stress and anxiety, bereavement and loss, relationship difficulties, self-harm, low self-esteem, and trauma.
Susan approaches anxiety as a potential signal of deeper issues that benefit from careful exploration. In collaboration with clients she seeks to uncover underlying patterns and to teach emotional coping tools that support greater resilience and a more fulfilling life. Her work aims to be pragmatic and empowering, helping people develop skills they can use beyond the therapy room.
Susan believes people are the experts in their own lives and treats therapy as a collaborative process. She creates space for clients to reflect and grow in a supportive, non-judgmental way. Susan holds the NCPS credential - a professional registration for counsellors and psychotherapists - and applies her experience to tailor care to each client’s needs, helping them take the first brave step toward meaningful change.
Susan approaches anxiety as a potential signal of deeper issues that benefit from careful exploration. In collaboration with clients she seeks to uncover underlying patterns and to teach emotional coping tools that support greater resilience and a more fulfilling life. Her work aims to be pragmatic and empowering, helping people develop skills they can use beyond the therapy room.
Susan believes people are the experts in their own lives and treats therapy as a collaborative process. She creates space for clients to reflect and grow in a supportive, non-judgmental way. Susan holds the NCPS credential - a professional registration for counsellors and psychotherapists - and applies her experience to tailor care to each client’s needs, helping them take the first brave step toward meaningful change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Susan McGrattan have?
Susan McGrattan has eight years of experience working with adults, children, teenagers and students.
Is Susan McGrattan a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds the NCPS credential. NCPS is a professional registration for counsellors and psychotherapists, indicating a recognised credential in the field.
In which languages does Susan McGrattan provide therapy?
Susan provides therapy in English.
Where is Susan McGrattan located?
Susan McGrattan is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Susan McGrattan as my therapist?
Clients can work with Susan through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Susan McGrattan work with international clients?
Yes. Susan McGrattan works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Susan McGrattan 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. 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.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Susan McGrattan integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy alongside client-centered principles to guide online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and build psychological flexibility by accepting difficult thoughts and committing to meaningful action - it is useful for anxiety, stress and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relationship patterns and emotional bonds, helping clients explore how early attachments affect current relationships and intimacy issues. Client-Centered Therapy places the client’s perspective at the heart of the process, offering empathic listening and collaborative pacing so clients feel heard while exploring self-esteem, grief and personal growth.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Susan works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the focus as therapy progresses. This collaborative process helps ensure the chosen approach feels practical and relevant.
Online therapy with Susan can take place by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions from home or work, and fit therapy into busy lives while still working with a registered professional.