Sue Perks, NCPS

Sue Perks, NCPS, is a counsellor with over 10 years of experience supporting people through emotional difficulties. She offers a warm and empathic presence and aims to create a calm space where someone can talk through worries at their own pace. Sue uses a client-led style that puts the person's concerns at the centre of each session.

Sue regularly works with stress, anxiety and depression, and with issues around self-esteem and confidence. She also supports people dealing with bereavement and loss, trauma and abuse, and challenges linked to autism and sexuality or gender identity. Jealousy, relationship difficulties and family problems are among the specific areas she helps people explore.

Her practice draws on client-centred therapy and mindfulness therapy, and she mixes ideas from different approaches to match each person’s needs. Sessions focus on understanding what matters most to the client and finding small, practical steps to make things easier day to day. Sue takes a gentle, paced approach so people can move forward without feeling rushed.

She describes the therapeutic relationship as the starting point for change and uses listening and reflection to help people notice patterns and try alternatives. Over time clients often find clearer priorities and better ways to manage emotions and interactions.

If someone decides to begin, Sue supports them through the early steps and helps set achievable goals. Her style is straightforward and compassionate, aimed at helping people regain balance and a greater sense of control.

How Sue’s Approach Translates to Online Support

Sue uses client-centred therapy, which means sessions focus on the person's experience and priorities. The therapist listens closely, reflects what is said, and helps the person decide what to work on next. This approach suits people who want a supportive space to make decisions and try different ways of coping.

She also draws on mindfulness therapy, which teaches simple attention and breathing practices. These techniques can help with anxiety, stress and emotional regulation by building awareness of patterns and giving tools to steady moments of overwhelm.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Sue will talk with the person about their needs, goals and preferences and will suggest which methods to try. Plans are reviewed together so the work can change as progress is made.

If you are considering online work, please confirm the session formats offered before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins around work or family commitments. Others appreciate being able to use mindfulness practices during or between sessions to manage day-to-day stress. Registered or accredited professionals can help decide whether online sessions will suit your current situation.