Hello. I'm Sue Blackburn, a qualified and accredited UKCP psychotherapist and BACP counsellor.
I work one-to-one with adults and young people, face-to-face in my practice rooms or via online sessions. I also tutor trainee counsellors online for the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB).
During my twenties, I became very interested in counselling after a marriage breakdown left me bereft and heartbroken. Over the years, I underwent therapy myself. After discovering I had a twin sister who died young, I developed a better understanding of my earliest beginnings and the impact on my life. The journey of discovery was profound and life-changing.
I worked as a university lecturer and offered pastoral support to students, then found the space to retrain as an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist. I’ve worked at schools and in further and higher education as a counsellor, since qualifying in 2015 as a BACP member.
Meditative practice is a daily part of my life
Mindfulness lets me look at myself - my being and my body to look at things more deeply so I can get closer to another person during sessions. Spiritual practice underlies my work - and I'm also a Quaker by conviction, where truth, peace, simplicity and time for each other are important, combined with a sense of belonging in the community.
The relationship between me as the counsellor and every client is unique
My practice is grounded in Buddhist Psychology and psychodynamic psychotherapy, and I work in an integrative way with a wide range of clients, from young people upwards. I adjust my practice to meet your needs, and we work together, empowering you to take the steps needed to find fulfilment and purpose.
Professional qualifications:
- Learning Curve Group: NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children & Young People’s Mental Health: QRN: 603/2813/7
- North Warwickshire & South Leicestershire College: NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism QRN: 601/6330/6. Awarded Sept 2022.
- UKCP accred. no. 2011169541, Feb 2023
- Karuna Institute: MA Mindfulness-Based Psychotherapeutic Practice, Jun 2022.
- Counselling Tutor, Online & Telephone Counselling, Level 1, 90 credits, Nov 2021.
- Iron Mill College: Post Qualifying Diploma Child & Adolescent Counselling, Nov 2016.
- Karuna Institute: Diploma Relational Mindfulness (Scotland), May & June 2016.
- CPCAB Level 5 Dip. Psychotherapeutic Counselling, Heartwood Counselling & Psychotherapy, Dartington, Oct 2015.
- MBACP register no. 110247, Mar 2015
- ABC Level 4 Dip. Therapeutic Counselling, Heartwood Counselling & Psychotherapy, Dartington, Jan 2015.
- Cert in Specialist Bereavement Counselling, Bereavement Counselling Service (SW), Plymouth, Sept 2014.
- CPCAB Level 3 Cert. Counselling Skills, Heartwood Counselling & Psychotherapy, Dartington, Jul 2012.
Get in touch
It is really important that you find the right therapist to work with. So initially, I take on clients for six sessions to enable us to see how it feels relationally.
Please get in touch via text on 07815 465378 or email me at info@sueblackburnpsychotherapyandcounselling.co.uk.
I will reply within 24 hours to arrange a convenient time to call back.
I offer a FREE initial 30-minute consultation either online if that's your preference, or face-to-face. It allows us to meet so that I can gain more background details and make an assessment of your needs.
©Sue Blackburn
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