suzy king

Integrative Counsellor & Psychotherapist

We all have times in our lives when we find it difficult to cope, causing us issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, anger and relationship problems. I am warm and down to earth and bring a wholehearted commitment to helping people make sense of their struggles and find some relief.  

I believe that we all have the inner resources and answers within us to lead rewarding and fulfilling lives.  However, at times it can be hard to hear this inner wisdom and guidance through the noise of modern life, anxiety and at times deep emotional pain.   I will listen carefully to what concerns you as well as what you are already doing to cope. 

I have particular experience in working with people struggling with;

• Anxiety

• Stress

• Depression

• Loneliness

• Intrusive thoughts

• Relationship issues

I am an integrative therapist which means I bring together tools from a range of different approaches, such as person-centred therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Compassion Focussed therapy depending on what seems to be more useful in a journey that is co-created between us.   

I now work exclusively online.  I find people benefit hugely from the flexibility and convenience of this way of working and I am excited about the potential for online counselling to reach individuals and couples who would not have access to this kind of support before.  

You can chose to have short-term or longer-term therapy.  We would work together to agree the aims of the work and the arrangement is always open to negotiation if you decide to stop earlier or carry on longer.    

Moving now between a small holding in rural Portugal and urban Brighton, I am interested in how our increasing disconnection with nature has an influence on our wellbeing.   Having worked for a long time in community and family work in the charitable and public sector I remain interested in the impact of family, community, culture and politics on us as individuals.  

Therapeutic approaches Suzy can offer:

• Person-centred therapy

• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

• Compassion Focussed therapy (CFT)

• Couples Therapy

Testimonials about therapy with Suzy.

“We would like to wholeheartedly thank you for all your kind words, your abundance of understanding, patience and support throughout all our sessions and all the great insights and advice.

We've both learnt a tremendous amount and are both grateful that we found yourself at our time in need.

This is a bittersweet end as hopefully we will no longer be booking in with yourself but we are both in the understanding that if we need you at all in the future there is no doubt we would be getting in touch.” Joe & Staci

“I was suffering from terrible anxiety and in a really bad way, I'd tried another online counselling service which I was unhappy with, so I was really pleased to come across this one. The counsellor I was recommended I had an initial chat with so I wouldn't be wasting time if they weren't right, and was pleased to find I knew straight away Suzy was the right person for me.

The sessions really helped me and we ended up covering all manner of things. Suzy helped me to look at things in another way, and would also send me to follow links to other info at the end of the session which was helpful. It was a pleasure talking to her each week and so worth investing in myself. I would recommend her, and this service, to anybody.” Jenny

“Thank you so much for your help and support with my anxiety. Things seem so much clearer now and it's definitely because of the help of therapy. You always knew exactly what to ask to make me question my anxious mind. Which led to me actually understanding my reasoning. Thank you so much once again! “   Gloria August 2020 

“I always thought counselling wasn't for me but it's truly helped so much. Since our last conversation I'm feeling much better. I'm feeling much more confident and positive. I've put down some of my walls 

and it's actually made things less stressful and constricting for me when having a conversation with him. So again, thank you. Sometimes we just need a little help in this crazy world.” Tom, May 2019

“I must say I was skeptical, but these sessions have been so beneficial. Things are much better at home and my partner has really noticed the difference. I am able to separate things out now, stay calmer – and see that it isn’t always other people making you feel a certain way. I have choices.” Clive July 2020

“I have been out to the shops 3 times in the last week. I was anxious but managed it quite well and am feeling a lot stronger. I think you would be surprised if you saw me. I feel like a different person than I did when we met a few weeks ago. Thank you for your support Suzy, Not sure where I would be right now without you”   Barbara  September 2020