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Stephen Mclaughlin, BACP

Stephen Mclaughlin is a psychotherapeutic counsellor based in the United Kingdom.

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Relationship issues
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About Stephen

Stephen Mclaughlin is a psychotherapeutic counsellor based in the United Kingdom. He has five years of independent practice experience and holds a Post Graduate Diploma plus an Advanced Diploma in Transactional Analysis, along with a qualification in Person Centred Counselling Skills. Stephen works with people who are struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, trauma and relationship difficulties.

He also offers support around sexuality and LGBT questions. Stephen creates a calm, non-judgemental space for people to talk through difficult thoughts and feelings.

Background and approach

He pays attention to the stories people tell about themselves and how those stories shape choices and relationships. The focus is on making practical sense of feelings and finding ways to change everyday patterns that cause pain. In sessions he helps people understand responses linked to abandonment, attachment, control and impulsivity.

He has experience supporting those coping with panic, mood problems, self-harm, shame, and post-traumatic stress. He also works with issues connected to autism and Asperger Syndrome, men’s mental health and family pressures. Stephen uses a person-centred stance alongside aspects of transactional analysis to explore relationships and internal patterns.

He aims to help people increase self-understanding and build small, sustainable changes that improve day-to-day life. Work is collaborative and paced to each person’s needs. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and sessions are offered in English for people in the United Kingdom.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	384512	November 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions

Transactional analysis looks at the patterns in how people relate to others and themselves. Sessions explore common ways of thinking and reacting, helping identify repeated roles or scripts that cause distress and offering ways to change them. Person centred work focuses on listening and understanding the person’s experience. It helps people feel heard and encourages self-led insight and growth, which can ease anxiety and low mood. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs and together they will choose or adapt methods that suit the person. This is a collaborative process and plans can change as progress is made. Online therapy offers flexibility for people juggling work, family or study. Video calls allow fuller conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can work better when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed, and live chat or text-based messaging suit those who prefer typing or need ongoing written support. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep regular contact with a registered or accredited professional when that helps progress.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Stephen commonly help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship difficulties, and also works with LGBT issues and sexuality.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He offers a calm, non-judgemental space and focuses on the stories people tell about themselves to help make practical changes.

What background does he bring to sessions?

He has five years of independent practice experience and holds a Post Graduate Diploma and an Advanced Diploma in Transactional Analysis plus a Person Centred Counselling Skills qualification.

Where is he based and how is he registered?

He practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

In which languages are sessions conducted?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available online?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging for remote work.

How are fees handled for therapy?

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

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

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