If you’ve been feeling anxious, exhausted, or like you’re just going through the motions for a long time, you’re not alone.
I’m an accredited psychotherapist with over a decade of clinical experience supporting people who feel stuck in survival mode, emotionally drained, or constantly on edge. I work with people experiencing anxiety, low mood, burnout, relationship struggles, or a sense of numbness—even when life seems “fine” from the outside.
I also have experience working with PTSD and complex PTSD, as well as trauma in many forms—early emotional neglect or abuse, domestic violence, workplace trauma, or repeated experiences that left you feeling unsafe or hyper-alert. Often, people know something isn’t right but struggle to put it into words.
In our work together, we’ll look at how stress and past experiences show up in your day-to-day life—your thoughts, emotions, and even physical reactions like tension, restlessness, or feeling “on edge.” Together, we can explore ways to feel calmer, more in control, and less driven by stress or survival responses. I won’t push you to relive the past or force change—we go at a pace that feels safe and manageable.
Trauma isn’t just about what happened in the past—it’s also about how it affects you in the present. Whether it comes from a single event or years of pressure, loss, or feeling unseen, it can be worked with over time.
Professional experience
12 yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyTrauma, AbuseSelf esteem, MotivationDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Visually impaired, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Susan McMullan. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Amazing!
Written on Feb 02, 2026 after therapy with Susan for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning lgbt, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Good listener, experienced and empathetic
Written on Aug 16, 2025 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Great therapist who really listens and understands. Great professional would highly recommend!
Written on Aug 08, 2025 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, coping with life changes, and adhd
Susan has been a life changing influence over the length of our sessions. She has always tried to meet me where I was, helped me discover myself in a way I could never have foreseen. She is a safe, kind, and above all, ethical therapist. Her continued professional development shows an incredible dedication to her craft. I believe she would have everyone's best interests at heart and is definitely someone I would recommend if you are looking for a safe place to land.
Written on Jun 28, 2025 after therapy with Susan for 2 years and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Susan makes me feel comfortable to share
Written on Jun 15, 2025 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Such a good listener and extremely supportive. Very effective give zeroing in on what you need support with.
Written on May 17, 2025 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Susan is an amazing therapist. She helped me work through some issues I was dealing with, and I couldn't see myself going to anyone else should I ever need help again. She's the best
Written on May 12, 2025 after therapy with Susan for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
Susan’s saved my life. I was in an abusive relationship and she helped me to shift my mindset to understand what was happening without her I would never have had the courage to leave and stay gone. I owe her everything.
Written on Apr 29, 2025 after therapy with Susan for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Kind and calm and helpful
Written on Mar 31, 2025 after therapy with Susan for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, anger management, and career difficulties
Susan is an amazing therapist and knows exactly what to say and how to say it to make me really think and feel. Ever since being connected with her, i feel I am really progressing to be a better me.
Written on Mar 28, 2025 after therapy with Susan for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, sleeping disorders, and compassion fatigue
Susan is kind and compassionate. She is very knowledgeable and encouraging and able to hold me to account, which are all important skills.
Written on Mar 06, 2025 after therapy with Susan for 1 month on issues concerning family conflicts, self esteem, and adhd
Very good and professional. Really helps me understand what position I’m in and how I can fix it.
Written on Feb 27, 2025 after therapy with Susan for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and anger management
When you speak to her you feel that she is not just there for you as a professional but as a person who actually cares for you which I believe is something extremely important and that’s why I will continue in future as well with her only.
Written on Jan 14, 2025 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and anger management
I am pleased to highly recommend Susan for her exceptional professionalism and extensive experience. Susan possesses a remarkable ability to understand clients' needs thoroughly and consistently offers innovative ideas and effective solutions. Her insights and guidance have already contributed significantly to my personal and professional growth , making her an invaluable asset to anyone seeking expert advice and support.
Written on Jan 10, 2025 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
I have found Susan to be extremely professional but with considerable empathy and a friendly, practical approach. She has always responded in a timely manner with useful suggestions, drawn from her expertise and experience. I can thoroughly recommend her!
Written on Nov 27, 2024 after therapy with Susan for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I think Susan is very kind and supportive. She understood my concerns and guided me through it. Will continue to work with her. Grateful
Written on Nov 23, 2024 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Susan is excellent, she understands , listens and explains very well. I couldn't ask for a better therapist.
Written on Oct 16, 2024 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and anger management
Susan is a great professional, with lots of knowledge in different areas and great empathy. My sessions with Susan make me feel understood and validated, as well as shedding light on struggles I might be facing. I am also provided with tools to overcome these, as well as specific exercises that help me reflect and gain a deeper understanding of myself.
Written on Sep 20, 2024 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue
Susan is a beautiful caring person. She listens and understands me. Just seems to know what to say when I need it the most. Hard or soft. Great advice. I am very comfortable talking to her about anything.
Written on Jun 19, 2024 after therapy with Susan for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Susan was so easy to talk to. She understood and guided me gently. I now feel more equipped to handle life’s challenges.
Written on May 29, 2024 after therapy with Susan for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Susan has helped me refocus on my goals in therapy and helped me find more of myself.
Written on Mar 25, 2024 after therapy with Susan for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Kind and approachable therapist, very careful and practical in her work. Highly recommended!
Written on Mar 14, 2024 after therapy with Susan for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
Susan is an amazing therapist. Kind, thoughtful and very focused on my well-being. Truly a safe space when you are in a session with her. I’ve come quite a long way under her guidance. I’m navigating some difficult, stressful at the moment, Susan never fails to remind me I have what it takes to get through it. Would highly recommend.
Written on Feb 09, 2024 after therapy with Susan for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Apart from Susan being absolutely lovely, she is a wonderful therapist. Her energy has given me a sense of peace and created a safe environment for me to share. She has helped me incredibly and I am so grateful for her.
Written on Jan 18, 2024 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Susan was so understanding to what I thought were silly thoughts to which I’d be embarrassed to even talk about. Susan really broke it all down for me on how my mind was working and it’s made me re think things in different ways for the better. Thank you so much!
Written on Oct 28, 2023 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and self esteem
Susan is a great listener who helps her clients by drawing on a range of therapeutic strategies with compassion and sensitivity. She can also be gently challenging, which I value. I have gained so much after only four meetings.
Written on Oct 19, 2023 after therapy with Susan for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
Great therapist
Written on Sep 26, 2023 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and career difficulties
Having Susan as my therapist has been one of the highlights of this year for me. Her expertise and compassionate nature have been instrumental in helping me manage my anxiety and in shaping a life that I truly cherish.
Written on Sep 17, 2023 after therapy with Susan for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
So far Susan has been very understanding and helpful. We are still in the early stages, and there is still a lot more to dig into, but she has given me great worksheets, a book recommendation that I have begun reading, and I would recommend her to other people.
Written on Jun 27, 2023 after therapy with Susan for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and adhd
Susan has been a huge help to me and extremely friendly and easy to get on with. She has helped me see the world in a different way and be much kinder to myself - highlighting that thoughts don’t define us.
Written on Jun 27, 2023 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Very professional and experienced. Lovely to talk to and very helpful. Would recommend.
Written on Jun 01, 2023 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Susan has helped me navigate through a very difficult time. I felt comfortable to be open and honest with Susan very quickly which has undoubtedly helped me to start to feel more positive.
Written on May 26, 2023 after therapy with Susan for 3 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, and grief
It has only been 2 sessions but I feel so comfortable being myself around Susan already. She’s pushed me to think but also given me the time talk to her and asked me kindly if I feel comfortable if something seems a bit raw/sensitive. So far been the best thing I’ve done in my life.
Written on May 20, 2023 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions
Susan is kind, fantastic at listening, brilliant and clear at explaining and very supportive. She has managed to highlight and help me progress more within three sessions than I had with a previous therapist in ten sessions. I would thoroughly recommend her!
Written on Mar 09, 2023 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Susan has a comforting way of speaking and has a lot of knowledge and sources to help on her field
Written on Feb 16, 2023 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
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