About Me

I’m a counsellor, psychotherapist, and fellow human who’s walked through a fair few storms.

I’m based in Stourbridge, West Midlands, and I come from humble beginnings that shaped who I am: honest, approachable, and down-to-earth. My own life experiences — including trauma, identity exploration, and mental health challenges — have taught me what it’s like to feel unseen, unheard, or out of place in the world.

I’m proudly neurodivergent (Autistic, ADHD and Dyspraxic), and I know first-hand what it’s like to navigate life in a world that isn’t always designed with you in mind. I’ve also experienced the stigma that can come with mental health struggles — and that awareness guides how I show up in the therapy room: with empathy, understanding, and without judgment.

My path has included experiences of loss, loneliness, family court battles, grief, infertility, miscarriages, poverty, and the messy beauty of parenting and grandparenting. Alongside that, I’ve found identity and strength in alternative communities — from heavy metal and tattoos to motorbikes and creative expression. I’m kink-aware and kink-friendly, welcoming clients from all walks of life and all forms of self-expression.

It was my own experience of person-centred therapy that inspired me to train as a counsellor. After more than fifteen years working in mental health, my purpose remains the same: to help others feel safe, valued, and empowered — exactly as they are.

In my practice, I aim to offer time, space, and care for you to feel truly seen, heard, and accepted, without pressure or pretence. You won’t be told to “get over it” or fit into someone else’s mould. Together, we’ll work gently toward healing, self-understanding, and the courage to be wholly yourself.

This isn’t textbook therapy. It’s real, human connection — built on honesty, respect, and the shared understanding that healing rarely happens in a straight line.

"But I’ve never had Counselling or Psychotherapy before.”

I understand that reaching out for counselling can feel daunting, especially if you’ve experienced stigma, shame, or judgment in the past. My practice offers a safe, inclusive, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your experiences at your own pace, feel heard, understood, and supported, and begin the process of healing.

Flexible Therapy Options

Ways to Work Together

Online Therapy – Flexible scheduling, private, and cost-effective.

Telephone Counselling – Comfortable from anywhere; no video required.

Face-to-Face Sessions – Available on request (initial sessions usually held online or by phone).

Session Flexibility

Choose the format that suits you best — and switch anytime. One week you might prefer video, the next a phone call, or brief text-based support where appropriate. I offer flexible counselling to meet you where you are.

Sensory-Friendly & Accessible

I understand certain environments or interactions can be overwhelming. If you have sensory preferences or access needs, I’m happy to adapt — for example, camera-off sessions, quiet settings, reduced background noise, or text-first communication. Please let me know what helps you feel most comfortable.

Fees

£45 per 50-minute session.

Concessions may be available for those on a low income.

Discount for block bookings.

Home visits available for an additional fee.

Book a Session

Email: suzanne.wood-simmons@protonmail.com

Call / Text / WhatsApp: 07827 467058

You’re welcome to contact me in the way that feels easiest for you — I’ll respond personally and confidentially.

Suzanne Wood-Simmons, an AuDHD MBACP counsellor Stourbridge, West Midlands. trauma-informed,

Suzanne Wood-Simmons Counsellor. MBACP, NCPS Accredited

About Me

"But I’ve never had Counselling or Psychotherapy before.”

Qualifications & Experience

Flexible Therapy Options

Suzanne Wood-Simmons Counsellor. MBACP, NCPS Accredited

About Me

"But I’ve never had Counselling or Psychotherapy before.”

Qualifications & Experience

Flexible Therapy Options

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