Susie Bates Counselling
MA MBACP
info@susiebatescounselling.co.uk
Psychotherapeutic counsellor and neurodivergent ADHD specialist
Are you waking up in the night, thoughts whirling in your head, maybe wondering about patterns that keep repeating in your relationships ?
Maybe you don’t feel you can talk through this stuff with family and friends?
You scroll through tiktok and insta feeling bombarded by all the self-help ADHD reels , some you relate to , others you don’t. And you’d like a bit of calm in the storm of it all?
I can offer that still space, where you can settle quietly or let thoughts and words spill and splurge. Whatever you need to unpick your current struggles.
Would you like to be able to lay it out , so you can see where to go next?
Counselling
I offer pluralistic, neurodiversity-affirming counselling for adults, tailored to meet you where you are, whether you seek short-term support or long-term growth.
Neurodivergence
Whether you identify as autistic, have ADHD, dyslexia, or another form of neurodivergence, I am here to offer support that embraces your individuality.
About Me and How I Work
I have a Masters in Psychotherapeutic Practice from UWTSD (Swansea).
I offer talking therapy shaped by academic learning frameworks and practices which I am experienced in using and I am always excited to keep up to date with the latest ideas. This means that I can be very flexible in working with you to find the approach that you find most helpful.
My approach is person-centred, which means I believe people can and do change and grow. I will support you to find your inner wisdom so you can make decisions that are right for you and your unique situation.
As someone with a late diagnosis of ADHD, I understand the impact that can have on reviewing past experiences and the impact this new understanding of self can have on you and your relationships. There is no single or simple solution to meeting your needs .
I am a fully qualified and experienced yoga teacher and bring my knowledge around relaxation , visualisation and breathing techniques into my practice when appropriate.
Aside from working with ADHD and other Neurodivergent people , I am experienced in, and have spaces for clients looking for, counselling around a broad range of issues including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, childhood abuse, relationship difficulties, and bereavement.
Is Counselling Right for Me?
By examining your thoughts and emotions, you can become clearer about your values, beliefs, and hopes. You can become more aware of habits and behaviors that no longer serve you, and discover your strengths. This newfound awareness can help you move towards change.
Would you like to build a warm and trusting relationship , for your needs to be listened to , and to work out what’s going on in your life at the moment so that it is feeling difficult or stuck. If you feel at that stuck place or unclear and indecisive then I can help you to untangle it and gain some clarity and insight as you turn towards the direction you want to go.
What to Expect:
I offer both short and long-term counselling, online, and we can determine what best suits your needs. Counselling is most effective when it’s regular, so I offer weekly or fortnightly appointments. Sometimes clients may return months or years later , for a one -off , or a handful of sessions and that can usually be accommodated too. . We will frequently review progress and decide together how to proceed.
Why Choose Me?
As well as my extensive private work as a counsellor, I have volunteered with West Wales Domestic Abuse Service, Carmarthenshire Counselling Service, and NHS Bereavement Service, as well as working as a secondary school counselor.
I am ADHD and understand the needs of neurodivergent clients, so I welcome this client group.
I am a Registered Member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy and adhere to their ethical guidelines. I receive regular supervision and keep up to date with learning through reading and courses.
Please feel free to contact me by email.