About Susan
Hello, and welcome. I’m glad you’re here, nudging the edges of your curiosity to learn a little about me and the work I do.
I am an empathetic, compassionate and intuitive practitioner, with many years of experience in therapeutic practice. My core belief is simple: people matter far more than pounds and pennies. The heart of my work is to make a difference, offering care, connection and wellbeing in a world that can feel difficult to make sense of just now.
My Path
I’ve always been drawn to learning, fascinated by the body, mind, and the ways we live within culture and community. This curiosity has taken me through years of study and practice - from medical anthropology (BSc Hons, Durham), to postgraduate studies in psychological therapies, to decades of hands-on therapeutic experience.
As a remedial massage therapist, I’ve worked across private clinics, wellbeing centres, retreats, and third-sector organisations. My approach combines a strong technical understanding of anatomy, physiology and somatic (how the body expresses its emotional landscape) with an intuitive awareness of how the body can tell us what words sometimes cannot. The release, space and wholeness that emerge in the therapy room continue to inspire me.
Fusing all this knowledge and experience together has led me to develop a trauma-informed approach to all my work. Sometimes it just needs someone who understands the tenets and complexities of trauma. With that support, you can feel safe to relax into the session and reconnect with your body. You can find more information around trauma on my blog, along with some simple yet profoundly helpful exercises.
Trauma Informed Work
Alongside bodywork, I have also cultivated a deep practice in astrology. Mostly self-taught over the last 20+ years, I have attended countless workshops, explored vast amounts of literature, and more recently studied with Kepler College. Astrology allows me to integrate symbolic insight with embodied practice - weaving together the threads of body, psyche, and soul.
Astrology
A little more about me
By nature, I am a happy, confident introvert - occasionally blunt and often reflective. I love my family fiercely, including my beautiful adult son whom I care for, and my non-human companions (expect plenty of dogs, cats, and sunsets if you follow me on Instagram).
And you?
If you’d like to explore the sessions I offer, you’ll find details below.
If you’d like to book, simply click the button.
And if you’re unsure, give me a shout and we can have a chat about whether working with me is right for you.
