Susie Renshaw Counselling in Cambridge

About me

Qualifications and training

• Accredited and Registered Member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (since 2007)
• Diploma in Supervision, Cambridge Supervision Training
• MSc (Distinction) in Psychology and Neuroscience of Mental Health, King's College London
• Advanced Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling, CPPD Counselling School
• Certificate in Counselling, Birkbeck, University of London
• BA (Hons) Social Anthropology, University of Manchester
  
  Short courses
• Primary Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Training, Centre for Stress Management
• Introduction to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (Merit), Birkbeck, University of London
• Mental Health First Aid
• Safeguarding 16-25 year olds, NSPCC
• Certificate in Online Counselling Skills, Online Counsellors
• Managing Stress with Mindfulness, Mental Health Foundation
  
  Work experience
  
  In addition to my private practice work in Cambridge, I was the College Counsellor at St John's College, University of Cambridge between 2015 and 2021.
  
  I have many years' experience providing counselling to students in higher education (also in the student counselling services at Queen Mary University of London, Anglia Ruskin University and Goldsmiths University of London). I also did a training placement providing counselling to asylum seekers and refugees (at the Refugee Therapy Centre).
  
  I am an Associate Counsellor for several Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs), providing counselling to employees seeking help with personal or work-related issues. I am also a Network Counsellor for Cambridge Counselling Service.
  
  These various roles have given me considerable experience in working with a wide range of problems including low mood, depression, stress, anxiety, grief/bereavement, eating problems, relationships, low self-esteem and confidence, identity, traumatic experiences, work/study issues and student issues in general.
  
  Areas of interest
  
  I have extensive experience working with university students seeking help with a very wide range of issues.
  
  I also have a particular interest in working with people going through changes in their lives (such as loss, separation, career change or migration). I help people to manage the stages of transition, to cope with the psychological impact of being in a liminal space and to make sense of life’s changes.
  
  How I can help you
  
  I can work with you to explore and make sense of your issues. Understanding is the first step towards making changes. I can help you develop strategies and skills to manage your issues and to find a positive way forward.
  
  It may be that you keep repeating unhelpful patterns of behaving or thinking. I can work with you to identity these patterns, to understand them and to make changes to enable you to start leading a more satisfying and fulfilling life.
  
  Personal approach
  
  I provide a confidential and professional environment. I bring warmth, empathy, a non-judgemental attitude and a sense of humour. I can be gently challenging where necessary, while being supportive and compassionate.
  
  Professional membership
  
  I am a Registered and Accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and work in accordance of the BACP's Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy. I am also a UKRCP Registered Independent Counsellor/Psychotherapist.
  
  Accreditation means I have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by the Association. This also means I am required to renew my accreditation on an annual basis and provide evidence of continual professional development and supervision.