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Stephanie Weatherley

Stephanie Weatherley, BACP

Counsellor - Anxiety and Trauma

United Kingdom

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Credentials
BACP
Registration
BACP, United Kingdom / 410434
Experience
3 years
Languages
English
Location
United Kingdom
  • Person centred
  • Practical strategies
  • Trauma informed

About Stephanie

Stephanie Weatherley, BACP, is a counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years' experience. She works with people who are dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD and LGBT concerns. She also addresses related struggles such as isolation, body image and communication problems.

Steph describes her style as down to earth and practical. Sessions focus on identifying what feels difficult and looking at small steps forward. She uses a person-centred base and draws on other techniques to suit each person’s needs rather than following one single method.

Her background includes a decade in the charity support sector where she provided helpline support and counselling. That experience informs how she works with people in distress and with complex histories. She has particular familiarity with issues such as childhood trauma, sexual abuse, domestic violence and PTSD.

She has experience supporting people with ADHD and autism and adapts sessions to help with time management, focus and coping strategies. Practical skills such as grounding, visualisation and techniques for panic are part of the offered work when useful.

Sessions aim to be straightforward and non-judgemental. Conversations cover current problems, patterns of thinking and behaviour, and practical strategies to reduce distress. The emphasis is on helping people build skills they can use day to day.

To begin, people are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. The counselling subscription used for sessions can be cancelled at any time and costs vary by location.

How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions

Person-centred work places the person’s concerns at the centre of sessions. The counsellor listens for what matters most and responds with reflective conversation and supportive questions to clarify problems and priorities.

Cognitive-behavioural techniques focus on practical steps and strategies. This involves identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, testing them in everyday life and using small behavioural changes to reduce anxiety and improve routine functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss options and adapt methods based on a client’s goals, preferences and how they respond in early sessions. This is a collaborative process rather than a fixed plan.

The profile does not specify which session formats are used, so please confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow for choices such as video or audio if those are offered; check the available formats when arranging appointments.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageCo-morbidityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she work with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD and LGBT issues, plus related areas like isolation, body image and communication problems.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her base is person-centred counselling combined with evidence-based techniques to address thinking patterns and practical skills.

How much experience does she have?

She has three years of counselling experience and ten years of experience in the charity support sector offering helpline and counselling work.

What credential does she hold and where is she located?

She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?

Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.

Which session formats are available?

The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.

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