Life can sometimes feel like a series of hurdles, leaving you feeling overwhelmed or stuck. Whether you're facing work stress, relationship challenges, grief, anxiety, or the weight of everyday life, you don't have to face it alone.
At Dragonfly Counselling in York, I offer a warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings openly. As a person-centred counsellor, I firmly believe that you are the expert in your own life. My role is to support and guide you as you find your own path forward.
Therapy with me isn't about receiving solutions or being told what to do. Instead, it's about creating a space where you feel truly heard, giving you the opportunity to reflect and discover your own insights. My approach is non-directive, which means we work together at your pace, focusing on what matters most to you in each session.
With a background in the performing arts, I also have a unique understanding of the insecurities and self-doubt that can affect creative individuals. I take great satisfaction in helping clients identify and overcome these challenges, while fostering self-awareness, personal freedom, and emotional growth.
Whatever you're facing right now, I'm here to listen to your story and help you explore what you want to achieve through therapy. Together, we can navigate the steps towards a brighter, more balanced future.
I am a fully qualified and insured counsellor, holding an enhanced DBS certificate, and I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Choosing the right counsellor is a vital step in your journey. Please visit my website for more information, and feel free to contact me if you think we could work well together.
Training, qualifications & experience
Beginning my professional journey as an actor, I developed strong communication, empathy, and interpersonal skills early on. Over time, I gained experience across a variety of industries, including many years working within educational settings. However, like many individuals, I sought deeper life fulfilment, which inspired me to pursue a new path.
Driven by a desire to support others on a more personal level, I returned to college, completing a three-year course and earning a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. Since then, I have gained valuable experience working with a diverse range of clients through voluntary roles with local charities and in a rural GP's practice. These roles have allowed me to deepen my understanding of different therapeutic needs and approaches, while providing meaningful support to individuals within the community.
Registered Member of BACP
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Anger management, Career difficulties, Depression, Coaching, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #409800
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Stephanie Wood. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Stephanie has been immensely helpful in getting me through a bad time. Helping me to view things in a different light and remember who I am
Written on Nov 17, 2025 after therapy with Stephanie for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I couldnt have picked a better therapist! I was matched with a therapist who really understands what im going through, gives me practical advice and support, after my first session I felt so much better and ive continued to improve after each session. Thank you!
Written on Nov 06, 2025 after therapy with Stephanie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse