Counsellor profile
Stephanie Weatherley, BACP
Counsellor - anxiety and trauma
See online counselling options- Person centred
- Integrative techniques
- ADHD and autism
About Stephanie
Counsellor Stephanie Weatherley is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has three years' experience. She works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, depression and ADHD. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients from the United Kingdom.
Stephanie describes an integrative, person-centred approach. She focuses on what the individual brings and uses different techniques to help people talk through thoughts and feelings. The work often looks at practical steps as well as patterns in thinking and behaviour.
She has experience supporting people affected by trauma, including childhood trauma, sexual abuse and domestic violence. That work can include grounding methods, visualisation and methods to manage panic and dissociation. She also notes experience with ADHD and autism and adapts sessions and tools to suit attention and planning difficulties.
Before training as a counsellor she spent a decade in the charity support sector. During that time she provided helpline support and one-to-one counselling, gaining experience with a wide range of people and situations.
Sessions aim to identify immediate problems, try practical strategies and look at longer term patterns. Stephanie says she works openly and without judgement, and she uses straightforward conversation alongside exercises people can practise between sessions.
She lives in Northumberland and values simple activities such as walking by the sea and creative hobbies. Those personal interests inform her informal, down-to-earth style in sessions and how she adapts practical tools to everyday life.
Therapeutic approaches used for online counselling
Stephanie uses an integrative, person-centred approach which places the client's experience at the heart of the work. Person-centred methods focus on listening, reflection and helping the client make sense of their feelings and choices. This approach suits people who need a steady space to talk and reflect.She also draws on practical cognitive techniques that look at patterns of thinking and behaviour. These techniques help identify unhelpful thoughts and try small experiments to change them, which can be useful for anxiety and depression. For trauma work she uses grounding methods and visualisation to manage intense reactions and panic symptoms.
Finding the right way of working is part of the process. Stephanie will discuss different techniques with the client and decide together which to try, based on goals, needs and how the person prefers to work. That collaborative selection happens in early sessions and is reviewed as work progresses.
Session formats were not specified in the profile, so confirm the available options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make use of exercises and handouts people can use between sessions to practise new skills.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does she commonly help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, LGBT issues and ADHD. Additional areas include body image, isolation, communication and relationship breakdown.
How does she work in sessions?
She uses an integrative, person-centred approach and combines different techniques to suit the person. Sessions focus on talking through issues, practical steps and changing unhelpful thinking patterns.
What is her professional background?
She has three years' counselling experience and previously worked for ten years in the charity support sector providing helpline and counselling services. That work contributes to her practical approach.
Which credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
She accepts international clients. Sessions are conducted in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact fees depend on the chosen plan and location.
How do I begin with a first session?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the service.
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