Suzanne D'offay de Rieux , BACP

Suzanne D'offay de Rieux is an experienced counsellor, psychotherapist and life coach who brings 18 years of practice to a wide range of emotional and relational challenges. She works from an integrative, person-centred stance that honours each person's autonomy and inner resources while also using evidence-informed techniques to address symptoms and patterns. Her training and registrations include BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and EAC registration and accreditation as a counsellor and psychotherapist, alongside certification as a PSYCH-K® Facilitator and qualification as a Strategic Intervention life coach.

Suzanne's work supports people coping with anxiety, stress, bereavement, trauma and abuse, addiction, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties and life transitions, among other struggles. She has specialist experience in trauma resolution with attention to nervous system safety, and in supporting moderate to complex bereavement. Her background includes community bereavement work with Cruse Bereavement Care, several years supporting people in HMP Peterborough, and work with Rape Crisis supporting survivors of sexual assault and abuse.

Alongside over 11 years in private practice across Cambridgeshire, Geneva and Como, Suzanne has offered online therapy internationally since 2019. Her approach is compassionate, creative and tailored to the individual - meeting each person where they are, exploring meaning and promoting clearer, more empowered ways of living.

Integrative approaches and online therapy

Suzanne draws from a blend of therapeutic models to meet different needs. Person-Centred work focuses on providing a respectful, non-directive space in which people can explore their experience and access their own strengths - this approach is helpful for issues like self-esteem, relationship concerns and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioural techniques examine how thoughts, emotions and behaviours interact and offer practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage mood and change unhelpful patterns. Suzanne also uses PSYCH-K® as a complementary process aimed at shifting limiting subconscious beliefs to support deeper, lasting inner change.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and Suzanne treats this as a collaborative process. She will work with each person to identify what fits best based on needs, goals and personal preferences, adjusting methods over time to suit progress and circumstances.

Online therapy with Suzanne is offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules, time zones and comfort levels. These options can make it easier to access consistent support while balancing work, family and travel, and allow therapists and clients to focus on practical steps and meaningful change without geographical limits.