- Work and wellbeing
- Trauma aware
- LGBTQIA+ issues
About Stephen
Stephen Mclaughlin is a counsellor who helps people deal with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship difficulties. He works with clients who are navigating LGBT and sexuality concerns, as well as those coping with panic, self-harm, low mood and overwhelming feelings. He practices in the United Kingdom and communicates in English.
He offers a calm, non-judgemental space to talk through difficult thoughts and feelings. Sessions focus on understanding the stories people tell themselves and how those stories shape behaviour and emotion. The aim is to help clients notice patterns and try different ways of relating to themselves and others.
Stephen has been in private practice for five years. He holds a Postgraduate Diploma and an Advanced Diploma in Transactional Analysis, and a qualification in Person Centred Counselling Skills. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
In sessions he listens for what feels stuck or painful and helps clients find practical steps forward. Work may include looking at attachment and abandonment worries, managing impulsivity, coping with panic attacks, or addressing the impact of past abuse. He also supports people dealing with family tensions, control issues, guilt and shame, or challenges related to autism and Asperger syndrome.
People meet him to make sense of painful memories, change unhelpful patterns, or build more self-compassion. He encourages collaboration on goals and practical adjustments that fit everyday life. Before booking, clients can check current session options and scheduling details.
Evidence-based methods and online working
Stephen draws on approaches that focus on how people make sense of their lives. Transactional Analysis looks at patterns in how people relate to themselves and others, helping to identify repeated behaviours and scripts that keep problems going. Person-centred work emphasises a warm, non-judgemental therapeutic relationship and helps people explore feelings at their own pace.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with the client to choose methods that fit the person’s needs and goals, adjusting techniques as progress is made and priorities change.
If you are considering online therapy, check the session formats offered before booking. Confirming formats will make it clear whether appointments happen by video, phone or another arrangement. Online work can make fitting therapy into a busy life easier - it can reduce travel, allow sessions during breaks, and make it simpler to meet when time is limited. It can also mean shorter check-ins when that suits the client better, or avoid the need to be on camera for every session. Registered and accredited professionals can adapt tasks and exercises for remote sessions so therapeutic goals remain practical and relevant.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Stephen focus on?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship problems, plus related areas like panic, self-harm and men’s mental health.
How would he approach sessions?
He offers a person-centred, exploratory style that looks at the stories people tell themselves and how those shape feelings and actions.
What is his background and experience?
He has five years in private practice and holds a Postgraduate Diploma plus an Advanced Diploma in Transactional Analysis, along with Person Centred Counselling Skills.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.