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Stephen (Steve) Rudkin, BACP, NCPS

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression

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Stephen (Steve) Rudkin works from a person-centred, psychodynamic perspective. He combines this with mindfulness to help people manage anxiety, stress and addictive behaviours. Steve explains things plainly and keeps sessions focused on practical steps people can try between meetings.

He has 26 years of experience across health, social care, education and supported settings. That background includes drug and alcohol services, mental health teams, advocacy, nursing, domestic abuse support and child and family services.

Background and approach

He has also worked in independent practice, offering both short-term and longer-term counselling. Steve uses an integrative style, drawing on client-centred therapy, mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas. He listens first and then tailors the approach to the person in front of him.

Sessions look at current problems and, when helpful, past patterns that keep those problems repeating. Common concerns he helps people with include stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting and core issues such as abandonment and attachment. He also supports people facing addictions, process addictions and difficulties linked to control, codependency and anger.

Steve holds BACP and NCPS credentials. He works with people across different backgrounds, including those affected by domestic violence, HIV/AIDS and men’s issues. Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients for online work.

Practical arrangements use flexible formats such as video, phone, live chat and text messaging. To begin, people are invited to use the platform matching process and then schedule sessions according to availability.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Client-centred therapy focuses on the person's experience and priorities. In online sessions this means the counsellor mirrors concerns, asks open questions and follows what matters most to the client. It helps with anxiety, relationship worries and self-esteem by creating a space where the person feels heard.

Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and manage stress. Online sessions can include short guided exercises and homework that people use between meetings to build calm and focus.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. The counsellor will discuss aims and preferences and then agree a way of working together. That collaborative process can change as needs evolve, with methods adjusted to suit goals and progress.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and deeper interaction. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier around busy days. Live chat or text messaging supports brief check-ins, day-to-day problem solving and written reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, parenting or travel schedules while keeping the focus on change and coping skills.
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting matters and related concerns such as abandonment, attachment and codependency.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is person-centred and psychodynamic with mindfulness elements. He listens first, then tailors techniques to the person's needs and goals.
How long has he been practising?
He has 26 years of experience across health, social care, education, supported environments and independent practice.
Where is he based and what credentials does he hold?
He practises from the United Kingdom and holds BACP and NCPS credentials as supplied in his profile.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted for online work.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on what suits the person.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start therapy with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
26 years
Registered with
BACP, NCPS
Languages
English

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