Sue Perks, NCPS
Sue Perks is a counsellor with over 10 years of experience working with people facing stress, anxiety, depression and life changes.
About Sue
Sue Perks is a counsellor with over 10 years of experience working with people facing stress, anxiety, depression and life changes. She introduces herself with a warm, empathetic manner and aims to create a safe space where clients can talk through difficult feelings at a comfortable pace.
Her practice covers a wide range of concerns including self-esteem, relationship and communication problems, grief and bereavement, trauma and abuse, and challenges around sexuality and gender identity.
Background and approach
She also supports people dealing with ADHD, autism and eating or anger issues. Practical everyday problems such as work stress, career uncertainty and compassion fatigue are part of her work too. Sue uses a client-centred style that follows each person’s lead.
Sessions focus on listening, reflecting and helping clients notice patterns in their feelings and behaviour. She draws on mindfulness techniques to help people manage anxiety and stay present when emotions feel overwhelming. Her approach is flexible and tailored to individual needs rather than a fixed programme.
Sue and a client decide together what pace and mix of ideas feels most helpful. That could mean short-term practical work or a longer conversation about deeper themes like attachment and abandonment. People often come to her when they are at a crossroads, grieving, or feeling stuck.
She aims to build an open, trusting working relationship that makes it easier to try new ways of coping and to move forward. Getting started usually involves a short matching questionnaire and arranging sessions that suit the client’s schedule. Sue accepts clients in the United Kingdom and international clients who prefer to work in English.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| NCPS | NCS23-05480 | January 2027 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Sue works with
Everything Sue lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Sue lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
She also uses mindfulness techniques to help people notice thoughts and bodily sensations without getting swept away. Mindfulness can be useful for managing stress, reducing rumination and building steady coping skills during difficult times.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Sue will discuss options and collaborate with each person to find what fits their goals and preferences. That process can involve trying different ways of working and adjusting over time to suit changing needs.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls let you read facial cues and have a fuller conversation. Phone sessions can be simpler when internet bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging suit those who prefer brief, written exchanges or more flexible timing. These options make therapy easier to fit around work, family and travel commitments while keeping the therapeutic focus on practical progress and emotional understanding.
Frequently asked
What kinds of difficulties does Sue help with?
Sue works with stress, anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. She also supports issues such as self-esteem, relationship and family problems, trauma, grief and eating difficulties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She follows a client-centred approach that lets each person set the pace. Mindfulness practices are used to help people manage overwhelming feelings and stay present.
What experience does she bring?
She has ten years of experience as a counsellor working with a broad range of emotional and relational concerns.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
Sue practises in the United Kingdom and holds the NCPS credential as listed in her profile.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients who prefer to work in that language.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is charged through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by using the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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