Sue McLure
Mental Health Specialist, Mental Health Nurse & Accredited DBT TherapistMy professional journey into mental health began when I qualified as a mental health nurse in 1996. I worked in a variety of NHS and private settings, both in child and adolescent, as well as adult services.
I soon realised that I would need additional training to equip me for the challenge, so I undertook training in psychodynamic and person-centred approaches. I began to notice that many difficulties were linked to losses people had suffered, which led me to train as a loss and bereavement counsellor and to volunteer with CRUSE for some time.
I have been fortunate in my roles to have worked in a variety of specialist areas that have been of interest to me; in CAMHS, this included working with looked-after children and their families, and more recently with young people questioning their gender identity.
The last 10 years of my career have been focused on individuals who have difficulties labelled as ‘emotionally unstable personality disorder’ (or borderline personality disorder), working as an accredited dialectical behaviour therapist. I am also qualified in Radically Open DBT, which is an adaptation of DBT that addresses the needs of those who identify an over-controlled temperament as an area of difficulty, such as eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and chronic depression.
I am currently specialising in the area of complex PTSD and am excited to be undertaking training in EMDR from July 2024 to February 2025.
In terms of the principles and philosophy that guide my practice, I believe in Buddhist approaches to life, and in meeting people as people, where the therapeutic relationship forms the foundation of the journey together.
The words of Viktor Frankl also resonate with me: “The meaning of my life is to help others find meaning in theirs.”
Any enquiries I receive begin with an initial telephone conversation to discuss needs and establish whether there is a therapeutic ‘fit.’ My hope is to make the process as relaxed as possible. I look forward to hearing from you and hopefully being of some help.
For more information, and to book a consultation with Sue McLure, please contact Serendipity Psychology today. Whether you are looking for individual therapy, couples therapy or family therapy, Serendipity Psychology can assist you today – offering online & face-to-face sessions.
Qualifications
- 2022 (pending) Accredited DBT Therapist. British Isles of DBT & Bangor University
- 2000 BSc Mental Health Studies. Coventry University.
- 1996 Diploma in Mental Health Nursing. The University of Warwick.
Professional Registrations & Memberships
- Nursing & Midwifery Council. Pin Number: 93C0390E
Main Therapeutic Approaches and/or Psychological Interests and Experience
Sue’s main work currently, since 2013, is as a DBT therapist. Other areas of interest and experience include;
- Loss & Bereavement
- Sexuality and Gender
- Fostering & Adoption
The heart of Sue’s approach is person-centred, drawing from therapeutic modalities including CBT, DBT, and mindfulness.
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