Susannah Purtell: Senior Counsellor Overview

Introduction

Susannah Purtell, MBACP, is a seasoned senior counsellor with over 20 years of experience. She primarily works with Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) and a small number of private clients. Additionally, she has retired from her role as a counselling tutor.

Client Focus and Services

Clientele: Susannah typically supports adult clients referred through their workplaces or self-referred during appraisals or upon colleague recommendation.

Scope of Practice: While initially addressing immediate concerns, sessions may reveal deeper therapeutic needs that could require extended or ongoing therapy beyond the initial sessions.

Specialisations: Susannah's practice excludes children and rarely includes adolescents, focusing mainly on adult clients.

Approach to Counselling

Supportive Atmosphere: She provides a nurturing environment where clients freely discuss their current challenges without receiving direct advice.

Collaborative Approach: Susannah encourages clients to explore their own solutions with her guidance, sometimes suggesting coping strategies or developing achievable goals together.

Outcome Focus: Sessions may conclude with a structured plan outlining actionable steps or goals to work on.