- Client-Centred Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
About Stephen
Stephen (Steve) Rudkin is a BACP and NCPS registered counsellor with 26 years of experience in the United Kingdom. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression and related concerns including social anxiety and phobia.
He has worked across health, social care, education and secure settings as well as in private practice. That background includes drug and alcohol services, mental health teams, advocacy, nursing, domestic abuse and child and family services. Those roles inform how he listens and responds in sessions.
Steve describes his approach as person-centred with psychodynamic influence and an integrative outlook. In practice he uses skills from different therapies to suit what a person needs. Sessions look at present problems and, when useful, past patterns that affect current reactions.
Clients can use short-term or longer-term counselling. Steve aims to help people understand what keeps difficulties going and to identify practical ways to move forward. He pays attention to attachments, abandonment and control issues when these are relevant.
He has worked with a wide range of concerns including addictions, process behaviours, domestic violence effects, fatherhood issues, grief, self-harm and sexual health matters such as HIV/AIDS. International clients may be accepted and sessions are offered in English.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what a person says so they can find their own solutions; this helps with anxiety and relationship concerns by making space for the client to lead the conversation.Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity. It can be useful for stress, intrusive thoughts and for managing urges linked to addiction or compulsive behaviours.
Psychodynamic Therapy looks at patterns and past relationships that affect current feelings and actions. It can help where attachment, abandonment or repeating relationship problems are part of the difficulty.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss what methods to try and adapt them based on the client's needs, goals and preferences so it feels collaborative.
Please confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, avoid travel, or choose a shorter check-in when schedules demand it. Registered or accredited professionals use online work to keep continuity of care and to offer practical ways to attend without changing daily routines.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and trauma-related concerns, plus issues such as grief, self esteem and parenting.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a person-centred approach with psychodynamic influences and an integrative mix of techniques to suit individual needs.
How long has he practised?
He has 26 years of experience in health, social care, education and private practice settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is listed with BACP and NCPS and works from the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in another language?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He accepts international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try counselling with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.