Counsellor profile
Stuart McNaughton, BACP, NCPS
Counsellor - relationships and mental health
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- Attachment work
- CBT tools
About Stuart
Counsellor Stuart McNaughton is a member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and is also listed with the NCPS. He has four years' experience and works with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, parenting and addiction. He also supports people facing grief, trauma, self‑esteem struggles and intimacy-related concerns.
Stuart offers a straightforward counselling style that encourages honest reflection. He asks direct questions and gently challenges patterns that keep people stuck. Sessions focus on talking through what is happening now, identifying unhelpful patterns and testing small changes to see what feels different.
His training started with a Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, followed by a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. Stuart records continuing professional development work as part of his practice. He is working towards accreditation with the BACP and keeps learning through ongoing CPD.
Practical matters are covered early in the work. Discussion includes what a client hopes to change and how sessions will be arranged. Stuart aims to help people understand the roots of their difficulties - for example attachment wounds, family patterns or unhelpful thoughts - and to work out what to try next.
People who choose him often want clear, conversational therapy. The approach blends ideas from attachment‑based work, client‑centred listening and cognitive behavioural tools. Sessions are intended to be a place to speak plainly and sort out what matters most right now.
How Stuart uses talking therapy approaches online
Attachment-based work looks at how early care and close relationships shape how people relate today. It helps with intimacy, abandonment feelings and attachment issues by naming patterns and testing new ways of relating. Client-centred therapy focuses on careful listening and reflecting back what matters to the person. It helps people feel heard and to make sense of their own thoughts and feelings. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) gives simple, practical tools to spot unhelpful thinking and try different behaviours to change mood and stress.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Stuart will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and agree together which methods to try. That means decisions are collaborative and can change as the work progresses.
Session formats are not specified here, so please confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed. It can also suit people who prefer not to use video or who need lower bandwidth options. Registered or accredited professionals, including therapists who work this way, can offer a range of session lengths and arrangements to match practical needs.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What does he help with most often?
He works with anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting issues, addiction, grief and trauma among other concerns.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a conversational, direct style that combines listening with practical suggestions and exploration of patterns.
How long has he been practising?
Stuart has four years' experience working as a counsellor.
Which professional bodies is he with?
He is a member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and listed with the NCPS.
Do sessions take place in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified here.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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