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Stuart McNaughton, BACP, NCPS

Stuart McNaughton helps people who are feeling anxious, low, overwhelmed or stuck.

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About Stuart

Stuart McNaughton helps people who are feeling anxious, low, overwhelmed or stuck. He supports those dealing with relationship strain, addiction, grief, trauma, self‑esteem struggles and the everyday pressures of work and parenting. Stuart also works with issues around intimacy, body image, identity and loneliness.

He uses plain conversation to make sense of what is happening now. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful patterns and testing practical changes. Stuart encourages small steps that can ease stress and improve sleep, mood and confidence.

Background and approach

Stuart trained initially in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, completing a diploma in CBT, and then studied for a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. He holds BACP and NCPS credentials and follows ongoing professional development to keep his work current. In session he pays attention to attachment and personal history to help explain repeating relationship patterns.

He draws on client‑centred ways of working to prioritise the person in front of him and to create space for reflection. He also uses elements of existential and Jungian thought when people want to look at meaning and identity. Therapy with Stuart is collaborative.

He will listen and then suggest ways to try things differently between sessions. People who come to him often leave with clearer thinking, more effective coping strategies and a better sense of direction.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	383372	July 2026
NCPS	NCS22-01444	April 2024

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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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Therapeutic approaches that work well online

Stuart combines attachment‑based thinking with client‑centred and cognitive behavioural approaches. Attachment‑based work looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people understand repeating cycles in relationships and intimacy. Client‑centred counselling puts the person's experience first, offering a listening space that helps people feel heard and make their own choices. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and gives concrete techniques to reduce anxiety, improve sleep and change unhelpful habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Stuart will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then together they will try ways of working that suit the issue at hand. He treats the first sessions as a time to learn what helps and to agree a plan that can be reviewed as therapy progresses.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messages, which make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life or mobility limits. Video lets people see each other's expressions, phone is useful when bandwidth is low, live chat can be good for brief check‑ins and messaging allows quick reflections between sessions. These options give flexibility so therapy can continue even when life is busy.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Stuart support?

He works with anxiety, depression, stress and relationship difficulties, and also supports people facing addiction, grief, trauma, intimacy and self‑esteem issues.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

Sessions are conversational and practical, focusing on patterns, small behavioural changes and exploring personal meaning when helpful.

What is his professional background?

Stuart has four years of clinical experience and completed a diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy followed by a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is listed with the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and Stuart accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

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

How do fees and subscriptions work?

Cost varies by location and therapist arrangements; sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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