THERAPY WHICH LOOKS
BENEATH THE SURFACE

"I’m incredibly grateful for the support Sue has given me over the past few months. She creates a safe, non‑judgemental space where it feels natural to open up, be heard, and be genuinely understood. What sets Sue apart is her ability to gently challenge you too — helping you explore what’s really happening beneath the surface and what’s driving certain thoughts or behaviours.

Therapy isn’t about being told to do X, Y, and Z. With Sue, it’s a process of talking, understanding, and reframing. That process has empowered me to overcome hurdles, think differently, and build the resilience needed to handle whatever life throws my way. I can’t recommend her highly enough."

TG - Project Manager 

I found the whole experience to be extremely helpful. Sue put my mind at ease on a number of subjects and found ways to enable me to deal with difficult situations such as listening to music, looking at photos etc. my daughter noticed that after every session with sue that my mood had noticeably improved. My friends and family have all commented on this. It’s reassuring to know sue is there if I feel I need her services and would be reluctant to use anyone else. I would fully recommend sue’s services to anyone who needs it.

SC - Machine Operative

I’m so deeply grateful to Sue for facilitating such a safe space for me to talk openly and freely; for listening without judgement and making be feel so valued and heard. Sue really helped me to understand myself on a deeper level, and really worked alongside me to find freedom and peace from emotional circumstances that were holding me back. I cannot thank her enough for the help and support. I highly recommend!

EH - Teaching Assistant

There are not enough words to describe how grateful I am to Sue for everything she has done to help my daughter navigate her way through a difficult time in her teenage life. In just a matter of months she has changed her life around. I sing her praises and recommend her to anyone who is going through a tough time. Thank you again Sue

GH - Parent

"I initially turned to therapy to help with my health anxiety, following a traumatic experience and loss a few years earlier. Within the first two sessions, Sue helped me realise that it actually ran much deeper than that and over the course of a few months, we worked through a variety of issues I'd been carrying around since childhood. Every session allowed me to explore thoughts and feelings that I'd bottled up for decades and had been affecting every area of my life. Sue was calm, caring, understanding and respectful, with a natural ability to draw out thoughts and feelings and get me thinking about things in a completely different way. I honestly cannot recommend Sue enough. Going through this journey of self-discovery and self-acceptance has easily been one of the best things I've ever done. I've come out the other side feeling so much happier, confident and content in my own skin. I am so thankful for Sue's support and guidance along the way"

LG - Account Director

“Sue at ACTS Therapy supported and helped me understand more about myself including ASD and guide me through a recent life changing trauma. I was a very anxious and unconfident person when I started therapy with little hope of that changing. With several months of working with Sue, I can proudly say I am the person I always wanted to be and wake up every morning feeling grateful instead of being filled with dread. The techniques, homework and knowledge are extremely useful. Sue was honest, supportive and non-judgemental throughout the entire process. I would highly recommend!”

SB - Events and Marketing Manager

“When I agreed to see a counsellor I didn’t know what to expect and was worried about what I would say. I went to Sue to get help with social anxiety but after only a few sessions with Sue we realised it was actually much deeper than that, each session helped me understand why I was feeling the way I was and ways to cope and overcome these feelings. I can honestly say having these sessions have changed my life.”

LB - Receptionist

“Mental health maybe better understood in this day of age, but as a male who has suffered silently with anxiety and loneliness for a number of years, I honestly felt that I could continue to deal with it on my own. However, after several fertility failures, a death in the family and redundancy being mentioned all in a short space of time, I finally admitted defeat and reached out to Sue for help.

Sue treated me with the utmost respect, without judgement and I never felt that she pushed the conversation too hard, instead allowing me to go at my own pace. Sue helped me understand that my recent experience is very common and as a man, I feel grateful that I was able to break away from the stigma attached. Ultimately I feel that I’m in a much better place now and would highly recommend Sue to anyone who is struggling with any of life’s challenges.”

BS - Web Developer

“I can’t thank Sue enough for her support during what was a difficult time for me. She really helped me understand how I was feeling and the reasons for this. She provided me with numerous strategies, kind words and encouragement to empower me to believe in myself! Sue is absolutely incredible and I would certainly recommend her to anybody struggling with anxiety and low self-esteem!”

NT - Primary School Teacher

“I was not sure counselling would help me when I lost my brother and job in a short space of time. My GP recommended it though! Sue gave me the time and space to just talk. I never felt judged but always felt heard. It was a space I could grieve without feeling I was burdening my family. As a husband and dad I felt i couldn't always talk to family members. But talking with Sue gave me somewhere to be real and honest about how I felt, what I was worrying about and why I was so angry. So what started as a 2 session job in my head became a 10 week journey and one I am so glad I took not only for me but for my family too.”

JB - Engineer