- Anxiety and stress
- Attachment work
- CBT techniques
About Stuart
Stuart McNaughton is a counsellor in the United Kingdom with four years' experience. He works with people facing anxiety, stress, relationship and family concerns, as well as issues such as low self-esteem, grief, addiction and trauma. Stuart also lists support for LGBT concerns, intimacy-related issues, sleeping problems, anger and career questions.
Stuart invites clients to look at what is missing in their lives and to question patterns that feel indulgent or blocking. Sessions focus on clear conversation about what is not being said and on practical steps that move someone closer to the life they want. He frames counselling as a place for honest self-reflection rather than judgement.
His training began with a Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, followed by a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. He is a member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists, BACP, and holds NCPS credentials. Stuart keeps up with continuing professional development activities to broaden his practice.
In session, Stuart blends approaches that suit the person in front of him. He draws on CBT techniques to address patterns of thinking and on attachment-informed work to look at relationships and closeness. He also uses client-centred and Jungian ideas to explore meaning and personal values.
People who find social situations hard may find the steady, question-led style helpful. Stuart encourages practical experiments between meetings and clear, manageable goals. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
How his approaches translate to online work
Stuart combines Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy in ways that work well over remote sessions. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying small experiments to shift them, which can be done through structured conversation and agreed homework. Attachment-based work looks at patterns in relationships and closeness, helping people understand why they react as they do and practise different ways of relating.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Stuart describes this as a collaborative process where goals, preferences and present needs guide which methods are used. He will suggest options and review progress so the plan can change if something is not helping.
Confirm the specific session formats available before booking, as current options are shown during the sign-up flow. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove the need to travel to appointments. For many people this helps keep momentum between meetings while still focusing on practical steps and reflection.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with anxiety, stress, relationship and family concerns plus related issues such as low self-esteem, grief, addiction and trauma.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses clear conversation and question-led sessions, pairing practical steps with reflective exploration.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of clinical experience working in counselling and related roles.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is a member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and holds NCPS; he practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He accepts international clients.
How are sessions arranged and what formats are used?
Please confirm current session options before booking by checking the online booking flow and available formats.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.