In this podcast Matt Nicholls speaks to Susan Smith. A UKCP psychotherapist, yoga teacher and all-round: ‘stress expert’, Susan knows the damage that stress can wreck on your life. Her personal experience of stress and her wish to help others is what led her into a career as a psychotherapist.

Susan has also helped to set up an Employee Assistance Programme called Stress Management LTD .

Listen to this episode for essential insight, advice and exercises that can help you switch off for summer… or anytime you feel stressed.

About the UKCP and how to find a therapist:

The UKCP: Alongside professional support for our members, we are the leading research, innovation, educational and regulatory body working to advance psychotherapies for the benefit of all. Our membership includes more than 8,000 therapists and 70 training and accrediting organisations. Members work privately, in public health or third-sector organisations, offering a range of approaches for couples, individuals, families and groups.

To find the right therapist, click here to access our directory and look at our Life Labs Channel of experts who may be able to help, or visit the UKCP’s website to locate a therapist near you.

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