Susan Jackson , HCPC, BACP

Susan Jackson is a HCPC-registered dramatherapist who brings a trauma-informed approach to therapeutic work, blending creative arts and talking therapies to support personal growth and healing. She frames each person as the expert and main narrator of their own story, working alongside them to uncover strengths that can be used to overcome current challenges and rediscover a sense of self.

Her practice combines arts psychotherapy techniques with evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioural work and clinical hypnotherapy, offering a flexible mix of expression and reflection. The therapeutic relationship is founded on compassion and non-judgement, creating an invitation to explore experiences without any expectation about how someone should express themselves.

As a dramatherapist, Susan often invites creative exploration through art, music, poetry and movement, while also providing space for traditional talking therapy when that is preferred. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and a range of other concerns, tailoring the approach to what each person needs in their journey.

Susan holds credentials with HCPC and BACP - HCPC denotes registration with the Health and Care Professions Council and BACP indicates association with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and she aims to collaborate with clients to find the most helpful path forward.

Creative and Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a trusting, non-judgemental relationship where the client guides the direction of sessions and the therapist offers empathetic support to help uncover strengths and values. This approach is useful for people seeking a compassionate space to explore identity, relationships and life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works by identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and developing practical strategies to change them. CBT is often helpful for managing anxiety, depression, stress and sleep difficulties through structured techniques and skill-building.

Clinical Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation and focused attention to support change in habits, manage emotional responses and explore underlying issues, complementing other therapeutic work when appropriate.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Susan Jackson will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences. She treats this as an ongoing conversation that adapts as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to continue work from different locations. These options allow licensed professionals and therapists to provide consistent therapeutic support while accommodating different communication styles and scheduling needs.