Brenda Sutcliffe, BACP
Brenda Sutcliffe is a counsellor with 14 years of practice in the United Kingdom.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- +3 more
About Brenda
Brenda Sutcliffe is a counsellor with 14 years of practice in the United Kingdom. She works with people facing low mood, stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, motivation and self-esteem concerns. She speaks English and offers sessions online using several formats.
Brenda believes each person knows their own story and brings strengths to change. In sessions she listens first, then helps people set small, realistic goals. Conversations are straightforward and practical, aimed at making everyday life feel more manageable.
Background and approach
Her background includes supporting people with workplace strain, caregiver stress, communication problems and commitment worries. She also helps those coping with guilt, shame, isolation, forgiveness and issues specific to women. Where substance use is involved she works alongside motivation-focused techniques to build readiness for change.
Brenda uses a mix of approaches depending on what a person needs. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and build new coping skills. Client-centred work focuses on listening and understanding the person’s experience.
Solution-focused and motivational methods are used when the goal is practical change and clearer direction. Sessions can be by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging. Fees vary with location and therapist availability and are managed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
To begin, select the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 177598 | September 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Brenda works with
Everything Brenda lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Brenda lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. Work involves identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practising new coping skills. CBT is often used for anxiety, low mood and some stress-related problems where practical strategies are helpful.
Motivational interviewing supports people who are unsure about change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to explore ambivalence and build commitment. This can be useful alongside work on drug or alcohol issues and other behaviour changes.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs, then agree a way forward together. Plans can change as needs evolve, with regular check-ins about what is most useful.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to suit different situations. Video works well for face-to-face style conversations, phone calls need less bandwidth and can fit into busy days, live chat is useful for shorter check-ins, and messaging lets people reflect between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work and family life.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, low mood and depression. Addictions, relationship problems and self-esteem concerns are also within her focus.
What is her typical approach in sessions?
She listens first and works collaboratively to set small goals. Methods include client-centred listening, CBT techniques, motivational interviewing and solution-focused work.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioural difficulties.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and holds BACP as a listed credential.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
People may choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging for appointments.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by clicking the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
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