Stephen Mclaughlin

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Attachment issues

About Stephen

Stephen Mclaughlin works on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression and LGBT issues using psychotherapeutic counselling and Transactional Analysis. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and has five years of private practice experience.

He offers short, focused sessions that help people talk through difficult feelings and thoughts. He pays attention to the stories people tell about themselves and how those stories affect behaviour and relationships. Sessions aim to help people make clearer sense of their feelings and consider practical changes they can try.

Stephen trained at postgraduate level in Transactional Analysis and holds an Advanced Diploma in the same approach. He also has a qualification in Person Centred Counselling Skills. These influences shape how he works with clients in session.

Common issues he supports include panic, mood problems, post-traumatic stress, self-harm and social anxiety. He also helps with attachment and abandonment concerns, control issues, guilt and shame, and challenges linked to autism and Asperger Syndrome.

Stephen works in English and practises from the United Kingdom. He does not accept international clients. Sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

To begin, users select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange a first session. Confirm the current session options before booking.

How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions

Stephen’s work draws on Transactional Analysis, which looks at the interactions and stories people use in their relationships and everyday life; this helps when someone wants to understand repetitive patterns or relationship difficulty. Person Centred counselling skills focus on listening and reflecting what someone says, which can help people clarify feelings and priorities.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss options with the client and agree which methods to try based on the client’s needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process where adjustments are made if something is not helpful.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also allow a therapist and client to maintain regular contact even when circumstances make face-to-face meetings difficult. Registered or accredited professionals can use these approaches effectively in remote sessions, while the exact practical arrangements should be checked prior to the first appointment.

Topics Stephen lists

• Stress and anxiety
• LGBT
• Relationship issues
• Trauma and abuse
• Depression
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Control issues
• Family problems
• Guilt and shame
• Impulsivity
• Men's issues
• Mood disorders
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Post-traumatic stress
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sexuality
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Questions about Stephen

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. He supports people with anxiety, panic disorder and panic attacks.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He practises psychotherapeutic counselling informed by Transactional Analysis and Person Centred counselling skills.

How long has he been practising?

He has five years of private practice experience.

Where is he based and what credentials does he hold?

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

Does he offer sessions in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I get started?

Click the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.