About me
Do you find yourself overthinking things, feeling overwhelmed, or struggling to make sense of how you feel? Perhaps life looks fine from the outside, but inside you feel anxious, stuck, disconnected or unsure of yourself. You may be dealing with a difficult relationship, a loss, a period of change, or simply finding that things have become harder to manage.
I'm Stephen, an integrative counsellor offering a warm, thoughtful and non-judgemental space for adults in Huddersfield and online.
You don't need to have the right words or know exactly what you want to change. We can start with wherever you are right now.
A little about how I work
I believe counselling is about having the space to explore your experiences without feeling that you have to justify yourself, meet other people's expectations or pretend that everything is fine.
Sometimes, we know exactly what is troubling us. At other times, we may feel unsettled or dissatisfied without fully understanding why. We might find ourselves caught in familiar patterns, being hard on ourselves, or struggling to make sense of our feelings and relationships.
My approach is warm, collaborative and thoughtful. I will listen carefully, take your experiences seriously and work alongside you to explore what is happening in your life. I won't tell you how you should feel or offer a set of answers that are supposed to fit everyone. Instead, we can work towards a better understanding of your experiences and what might help you move forward.
My approach to counselling
As an integrative counsellor, I draw on Person-Centred Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion-Focused Therapy and Existential Therapy.
This allows us to work in a way that reflects your individual needs. We might explore difficult feelings and relationship patterns, look at how your thoughts influence your experiences, develop a kinder relationship with yourself, or consider what matters most to you and how you want to live.
There is no expectation that you arrive knowing what needs to change. We can take time to explore things at a pace that feels manageable for you.
Taking the first step
I understand that contacting a counsellor can feel daunting, particularly if you have never had counselling before or are finding it difficult to put your feelings into words.
You are welcome to get in touch to ask questions and find out a little more about working together. You don't need to prepare anything or have a clear explanation of what's wrong.
My aim is to offer a space where you can feel heard, develop greater self-understanding and explore the possibility of change without judgement or pressure.
I offer individual counselling for adults in Huddersfield and online.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Level 2 in Counselling Concepts Post Graduate Diploma
- Level 3 Certificate in Counselling
- Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy at Leeds Beckett University
- MA in Integrative Counselling at Leeds Beckett University (Distinction)
- Acting Chair and Trustee at Platform One Mental Health Charity in Huddersfield
- Registered Member of BACP
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
£50 for a 50-minute session, payable in advance.
I also offer a block of six sessions, giving you one session free.
Please get in touch to discuss availability and arrange an initial conversation to explore whether counselling feels right for you.
