How often have you heard someone say, as their latest relationship judders to a halt, ‘I can’t believe this is happening to me again’, or wonder out loud why they…
Susan Leigh
Susan is a Counsellor and Hypnotherapist who has specialised in relationship counselling since 1998. Based in Altrincham, Cheshire and South Manchester, Susan works with couples in matrimonial or dispute situations, helping to mediate and find compromise no matter the context.
Susan qualified with the Academy of Curative Hypnotherapy and holds the Counselling Advanced Level 4 Diploma. She is registered with the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) and is a member of the College of Medicine. Susan has appeared on BBC TV and hosts her own afternoon chat show on Trafford Sound radio.
Posts by Susan:
Read more
No one gets married anticipating that they’ll divorce. Over their time together their hope is that the person who knows them best, who claims to be their source of unconditional…
Children get used to the status quo at home. Even when it’s fraught or unpleasant, it becomes their normal, with them sometimes only appreciating how different other people’s lives are…
When It’s Time to Start Dating Again Over the years many of us will have had a variety of dating experiences. Starting with the crushes of our early school years,…
Divorce is an all too familiar part of modern-day life, but that unfortunate reality doesn’t make it any less distressing when it happens to you. No one gets married anticipating…
Divorce is so commonplace that many of us will know someone who’s been divorced, maybe more than once! And yet, when it happens to us it’s devastating. Our plans, dreams…
Have you ever changed school, moved home, left one job for another and realised that by doing so you’re starting again and leaving all your friends behind? Going away to…
After a divorce we can feel demoralised and demotivated. This can be the case especially if it’s been a protracted ending with lots of hurtful exchanges going back and forth….
There are certain times of the year when being alone, perhaps without your children, can feel especially raw. Christmas Day, long Bank Holiday weekends, holidays and key social events can…
Certain times of the year lend themselves to reflection and an appreciation of the impact different people and experiences have had upon our lives. Many of us have specific dates…
Ways to manage a difficult divorce when you’re a parent So your forever dream relationship has ended in the most painful of ways. You want to cry, scream, curl up…
Father’s Day is a time when we can reflect on the male role models in our lives. We can appreciate the lessons learned from their input. Gifts and cards are…
A breakup is always a challenging time. Often both parties are in very different stages of readiness; one may have been waiting years for the right time to walk away,…
Your divorce may have perhaps introduced a complete change to your personal circumstances. You may now have a very different financial situation, a new home, location, children who are unsettled….
Some people might ask, why bother dating when you’re in your 40’s and beyond? You may already have a full and busy life with children or grandchildren absorbing much of…
When a couple divorce there are often many practical concerns. Finances, home-making and how to restart one’s life all need to be considered. Children are top of the list too…
Many people feel the need for time to heal and grieve after a divorce. Even if the process was fairly amicable or initiated by them it’s often important to recover…
When a relationship comes to an end it’s often a very traumatic experience, no matter how sensitive or dignified everyone tries to be. Any relationship breakup can be a testing…
There are certain times of the year when being on your own, perhaps without your children, can feel especially raw. Mother’s or Father’s Day, Christmas, Easter, long Bank Holiday weekends,…
After the distress and upheaval of a divorce, getting back on your feet can seem rather daunting. Counsellor Susan Leigh shares her tips for improving your personal and emotional well-being after separating from your partner.