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Stuart McNaughton, BACP, NCPS

Credentials: BACP, NCPS
Experience: 4 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteem

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Stuart McNaughton helps people facing anxiety, depression, relationship strain, addiction issues and the challenges of parenting and family life. He also supports those dealing with grief, trauma, low self-esteem, stress, intimacy concerns and career worries. Stuart is comfortable addressing concerns linked to attachment, abandonment, body image, infidelity and isolation among others.

He works with people affected by HIV/AIDS and those who are hearing impaired. Stuart uses straightforward, exploratory conversations to help clients notice what feels missing in their lives.

Background and approach

He asks questions that challenge unspoken assumptions and helps people name the shifts they want to make. Sessions aim to clarify what matters and to build small steps toward change. His training includes a Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling.

Stuart holds BACP and NCPS credentials and keeps up with continuing professional development. Stuart typically blends methods to suit each person. He draws on attachment ideas to look at how past relationships affect present ones.

He uses cognitive-behavioural techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and to try practical experiments. He also brings client-centred listening and existential and Jungian ideas when meaning and identity are central. He offers help in English and accepts clients in the United Kingdom as well as international clients.

Sessions aim to be collaborative, paced to the client, and focused on achievable steps and clearer understanding.

How Stuart’s approaches work online

Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. Online sessions can help identify how attachment styles affect intimacy and trust and then test new ways of relating. Client-centred therapy focuses on non-directive listening and empathy. In remote sessions this means the counsellor reflects what is said and helps people find their own answers at their own pace. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviours with practical exercises. It translates well to video or text because homework tasks and behaviour experiments can be planned and reviewed between sessions. Choosing an approach is a shared process. Stuart will discuss the various methods and help decide which fits the issue and personal preferences. He tailors the mix as therapy progresses so the plan can change according to what helps most. Online work offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to schedule during a short break. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick check-ins, written reflection or people who find typing easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family and mobility needs while keeping focus on clear goals and steady progress.

What kinds of problems does Stuart help with?

Stuart supports people with anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns. He also works with grief, trauma, addictions, self-esteem and career challenges.

How would he describe his approach in sessions?

Sessions are conversational and practical. He listens, gently challenges unspoken patterns and suggests small steps to try between meetings.

What is his professional background?

Stuart trained with a Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. He has four years of experience and keeps up with continuing professional development.

Where is he based and what credentials does he hold?

He practises in the United Kingdom and holds BACP and NCPS credentials as listed.

Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?

Sessions are offered to international clients as well as people in the United Kingdom. All work with him is conducted in English.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Also listed

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 4 years
Registered with: BACP, NCPS
Languages: English

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Stuart McNaughton, BACP, NCPS

Background and approach

How Stuart’s approaches work online

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with lgbt