Suzanne Rider

I am currently have availability within my practice.  I work Tuesdays to Thursdays 2.15pm to 7.15 pm.

Welcome to my profile

I have been a counsellor for over 15 years. In that time, I have worked with adults and young people on a wide range of issues including anxiety and depression, neurodiversity, family issues, bereavement, relationships, difficulties arising from a difficult and painful past, bullying, problems with school and friendships, worries about the future and much more.

I grew up in Letchworth and (apart from a few years in London and abroad) I have lived in Letchworth or Hitchin all my life. I know the area and the schools which I find useful in my work especially with young people. But I have a terrible sense of direction so never ask me how to get anywhere!

I was trained to be an 鈥業ntegrative Counsellor鈥� which involved the study of many different methodologies. This was good training as it allows me to tailor an approach to the needs of each individual client.

I have a room in Hitchin with parking and work on Tuesdays to Thursdays from 2.15 pm to 6.15pm.

If you are interested in finding out more about me give me a call, without obligation, on 07758 440704 or email me at: suzanne.rider@gmail.com so I can answer any questions you have and perhaps set up an initial meeting.

With all good wishes,

Suzanne

I was and am particularly inspired by 鈥楶erson Centre Therapy鈥�, developed by Carl Rogers who believed that for a person to 鈥済row鈥�, they need an environment that provides them with genuineness (a counsellor who is open and not pretending to be anything they are not), acceptance (being seen with unconditional positive regard), and empathy (being listened to and understood). I do my best to provide that environment.

Recently I have become interested in the relatively new science of Neuropsychology, the study of the relationship between behaviour, emotion, and cognition on the one hand, and brain function on the other. Fascinatingly there is beginning to be increasing evidence that visualisation and manifesting has some science behind them. I am planning to continue to research over the winter.

I know from personal experience how transformative counselling can be, but it can also be daunting to know which is the right counsellor for you which is why I offer a free 50-minute counselling session so you can meet me, see if you like me and feel you can talk to me. 

I work hard to be a good counsellor, and I have a good success rate but sometimes I am not the right counsellor for a particular client. On those occasions, I will help you find the right person for you, if you want me to. I don鈥檛 charge for this service.