About me
Hello, I’m Stephen. I offer individual counselling for adults who may be experiencing anxiety, grief, low mood, relationship difficulties, or periods of change, uncertainty, or overwhelm. Therapy can provide a supportive space to pause, reflect, and begin to make sense of what you are feeling and experiencing.
I believe that each person brings their own history, values, identity, and way of being in the world. My work places strong emphasis on the therapeutic relationship, as I believe feeling safe, heard, and understood is central to meaningful change.
My approach is warm, down-to-earth, compassionate, and collaborative. I aim to offer a safe, inclusive, and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly about whatever feels important. We will work at your pace, exploring your thoughts, feelings, relationships, and patterns in a way that feels respectful and supportive.
I recognise that people communicate, process emotions, and make sense of their experiences in different ways. My practice is therefore flexible and sensitive to individual needs, including those who may feel misunderstood, overwhelmed, or unsure where to begin.
As an integrative counsellor, I draw on Person-Centred Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy, and Existential Therapy. This allows me to tailor our work together to your needs and goals, whether you are seeking emotional support, greater self-understanding, help with relationships, or a clearer sense of direction.
My aim is to offer a calm, empathetic, and supportive therapeutic space where you can feel less alone, reconnect with yourself, and move towards greater clarity, self-compassion, peace, and wellbeing.
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
- Individual 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.
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Fees
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I'm currently offering 'book six sessions and only pay for five'
