In the modern world, many of us struggle to find meaning and IT IS OKAY NOT TO FEEL OKAY. Taking a step back and having a look at your own life is NOT indulgent. If it is, then why is it? Why is it indulgent to step back, reflect and to want 'more'? It is through self-exploration that we gets closer to WHO we really are. It is only when we can be who we truly are that happiness prevails. I have seen it many times.
During our time together, it is my job to pick up on what is missing, to challenge what isn't being said and to help you get to where you wish to be. If you are hesitant to reach out, be assured that counselling is an incredibly powerful approach in an ever changing world. Ask yourself this question: "What is stopping me?"
My training began with a Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy before embarking on a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. I am a Member of the British Association of Counsellors & Psychotherapists (BACP) and am currently working towards accreditation with the BACP. As part of my practice, I believe in continuous professional development (CPD). This helps me to support others in their own personal development across a wide range of contexts.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Body image, Commitment issues, Dissociation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family problems, Guilt and shame, Hearing impaired, HIV / AIDS, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Phobias, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Visually impaired, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #383372
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Highly trustworthy and professional
Written on Apr 14, 2026 after therapy with Stuart for 3 weeks on issues concerning coping with life changes
Stuart continues to be a huge source of support and reflection in my life. He is compassionate, gently challenging and invites me to look at various issues from fresh perspectives. He's helped me navigate a very interesting and, at times, very challenging, journey over the past two years - and for this I thank him.
Written on Aug 05, 2025 after therapy with Stuart for 2 years on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, and adhd
Stuart is excellent. I am benefitting greatly from working with him.
Written on Jul 02, 2023 after therapy with Stuart for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Kind and thoughtful. I feel supported with my experience.
Written on Nov 03, 2022 after therapy with Stuart for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
I have only spoken to Stuart twice, he is nkn-judgemental and receptive to what I have spoken to him about. He is knowledgeable and considerate and makes feel listened to
Written on Jul 08, 2022 after therapy with Stuart for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
So far so good. Offers support and listens
Written on May 02, 2022 after therapy with Stuart for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, parenting issues, and anger management