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Stefan Eckardt, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
10 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, German
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepressionCoping with life changes

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Stefan Eckardt is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with ten years' experience. He holds BACP accreditation and works in English and German. Stefan focuses on practical ways to help people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression or big life changes.

He listens for how relationships shape what you are going through, and pays attention to patterns that keep causing pain. Sessions aim to make small changes that feel possible rather than sweeping fixes.

Background and approach

Stefan uses clear language and grounded exercises to help people manage mood, addiction, sleep and eating concerns, and relationship or intimacy problems. His approach draws on therapies that look at thoughts, emotions and attachment. That means working with uncomfortable feelings while also changing unhelpful thinking and interaction styles.

He offers tools for coping with parenting strain, career stress, compassion fatigue and ADHD-related challenges. People meet him for help with trauma, abandonment, body image, codependency and blended family issues. Stefan also supports those navigating LGBTQ concerns, adoption and foster care experiences, BDSM and alternative sexual cultures, and problems linked to caregiving or health stress.

Sessions may include direct exercises, reflective conversation and practical planning. The focus is on what a person wants to change and on steps that fit their daily life. Stefan aims to make therapy straightforward and relevant from the first meeting.

Approaches you can use in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being ruled by them. It focuses on what matters most to you and on taking small, committed steps toward those values. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions and provides practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns and reduce anxiety or low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early and current relationships shape how a person connects and responds to others, which can be useful for intimacy, parenting and relationship-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Stefan will discuss different methods with you and decide together which fits your goals and preferences. That collaborative process means the plan can change as progress is made or new needs appear.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video lets you work with visual cues and exercises, phone can be a quicker option with lower bandwidth, and chat or messaging can suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer not to use voice. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, parenting and travel commitments, and allow therapists to use the same practical tools they would in face-to-face work.
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression and coping with life changes, plus relationship and intimacy issues. Other areas include addictions, trauma, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD and caregiver stress.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions combine listening with practical exercises and simple planning. He pays attention to relationships and patterns, and uses clear, everyday language.
What professional background does he have?
He has ten years' experience working in counselling and psychotherapy settings. His practice draws on several common therapeutic approaches to suit different needs.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation as shown in his credentials.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and German.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
10 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English, German

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