Susan Gibson

NCPS

United Kingdom

Motivational, person-centred counsellor

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At a glance

Credentials

NCPS

Registration

NCPS, United Kingdom / NCS20-01283

Experience

10 years

Languages

English

Location

United Kingdom

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

1. About Susan

   Susan Gibson is a counsellor who uses Motivational Interviewing alongside person-centred work to help people find the next step forward. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, career strain and compassion fatigue. Susan holds NCPS as a credential and has ten years of helping people in therapeutic settings.

   In sessions she focuses on listening and on helping people notice their own reasons to change. Conversations are practical and down-to-earth. She helps people break worries into manageable parts and build small, realistic goals that fit everyday life.

   Susan draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and to introduce straightforward ideas to shift them. Narrative ideas help people separate themselves from painful stories and see different possibilities for the future. Psychodynamic thinking is used when exploring repeated patterns from past relationships.

   She aims to make the room feel open and non-judgemental so people can talk at their own pace. The work often mixes short-term problem solving with deeper reflection when that feels useful. Sessions are scheduled on set days and arranged to fit the person’s routine.

   Susan welcomes people who are ready to take steps towards change and who want a practical, conversational approach. If you are unsure how to begin, she encourages completing a short matching questionnaire to find the best next step.

2. How approaches such as Motivational Interviewing work online

   Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons to change, using short conversations that uncover goals and boost confidence. It suits people who feel stuck or unsure how to move forward and works well for setting small, achievable steps.
   
   Client-Centred Therapy places emphasis on listening, acceptance and creating a non-judgemental space. This approach helps people speak openly about stress, trauma, relationship patterns and low self-worth without feeling pushed in a particular direction.
   
   Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions link together and introduces simple techniques to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for people with anxiety, low mood or problems that respond to structured, practical work.
   
   Finding the right approach is a collaborative task. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences and may blend methods over time as those aims become clearer.
   
   If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around busy days, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow sessions at times that suit different time zones for international clients. Discuss scheduling and practical arrangements during the first contact to make sure sessions fit your life.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue

   Additional focus areas

   AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCodependencyControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   10+ years

   Listed in

   United Kingdom

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What kinds of concerns does she help with?

   Susan supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, career difficulties and compassion fatigue, along with related issues such as attachment concerns, codependency and isolation.

   What is her therapeutic style like?

   She uses a person-centred approach with Motivational Interviewing to encourage change, and mixes in practical tools from CBT and narrative ideas when helpful.

   How much experience does she have?

   She has ten years of experience working in therapeutic settings supporting people with a range of emotional and relational concerns.

   What credential does she hold and where is she based?

   She lists NCPS as her credential and practises from the United Kingdom.

   Which languages are offered for sessions?

   Sessions are offered in English.

   Can people from other countries work with her?

   She accepts international clients; check scheduling and time differences when arranging appointments.

   How are costs handled?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

   How do I begin working with her?

   Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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