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Stuart Branton, BACP

Stuart Branton is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and trauma.

About Stuart

Stuart Branton is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and trauma. He supports those coping with relationship and family strain, workplace pressure, low self-worth and difficulties with intimacy. He also works with people dealing with addiction, sleep problems, bipolar mood challenges and the stress of caregiving.

Stuart uses a friendly, gentle approach in sessions. He aims to create a space where people can talk without feeling judged.

Background and approach

He listens closely and helps clients make sense of difficult feelings and experiences. In practice he draws on client-centred methods to keep the focus on each person’s priorities. He also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to help spot unhelpful thinking and try new ways of responding.

Mindfulness ideas are used to build calm and present-focused coping skills. For people with a history of trauma or emotional abuse he offers trauma-focused work tailored to the individual. This is done at a pace that suits the person and with attention to safety and readiness.

Stuart is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He has four years of experience working with a wide range of concerns. Sessions are offered in English in the United Kingdom and do not extend to international clients.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	400619	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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Ways of working Stuart names

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How these approaches work in online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person and their priorities. The counsellor listens without judgement and helps clients find their own pace and direction. This approach suits people who need space to explore feelings and make sense of what matters to them.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical steps to test unhelpful thinking and try different behaviours. CBT can help with anxiety, low mood, sleep problems and stress by giving clear tools to use between sessions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The counsellor will discuss your goals, preferences and what feels manageable. Together you can decide whether client-centred listening, CBT techniques or trauma-focused work is the best fit and adjust as you go.

Online sessions offer flexibility and accessible support. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that helps. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text messaging suit people who prefer typing or need a more discreet way to message between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving or travel while still working with registered or accredited professionals.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Stuart commonly help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and trauma, plus relationship and family issues, addiction and sleep problems.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His style is friendly and gentle, offering a non-judgemental space to talk and make sense of difficult thoughts and feelings.

What is his professional background?

He has four years of therapeutic experience working with a broad range of emotional and life challenges.

What credentials and location are listed?

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

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available online?

Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs.

How are fees and billing handled?

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

What are the steps to begin working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.