Sue Culm , BACP

Sue Culm is a Glasgow-based therapist who brings warmth, lived experience, and practical skills to help people move forward from anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, and disordered eating. She meets each person without judgment, focusing on the individual rather than the labels they may carry, and draws on years of third-sector experience supporting people living with chronic anxiety, sexual violence trauma, childhood trauma, and chronic depression.

Sue believes that many of our unhelpful beliefs are habits of thought that can be changed with guided practice. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques tailored to each client, alongside tools from other therapeutic models, to challenge negative thinking patterns, build coping strategies, and support the development of a more balanced mindset. Her aim is to equip clients with practical skills and tools so they can navigate lifeÆs challenges with greater resilience and independence.

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), which is the UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists, and she follows its ethical guidelines in her work. Sue recognises that starting therapy can be a significant step and offers a calm, non-judgmental space to explore relationships and life circumstances. When clients are ready, she works collaboratively with them to create a clear way forward toward a brighter future.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Sue draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours. CBT focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions, and is commonly used for anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and eating-related concerns.

She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple attention and awareness practices that reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation. Mindfulness can be useful for stress, rumination, and building a steadier relationship with difficult emotions.

Motivational Interviewing is used when clients want to explore ambivalence and strengthen their own motivation for change. This collaborative, client-centred approach helps people clarify goals and take small, practical steps toward them.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sue works collaboratively with clients to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - which makes it easier to fit therapy around work, family, and other commitments. For many people, remote sessions increase accessibility and consistency, allowing them to engage with a licensed professional from wherever they are able to attend.