Stuart Branton

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• CBT and mindfulness

About Stuart

Stuart Branton helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and relationship difficulties using a friendly, gentle style. He works with issues such as depression, addiction, self‑esteem, sleep problems and the strains of caregiving. Stuart is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has four years’ experience.

Stuart uses practical talking therapy methods to help people make sense of difficult feelings and situations. He often draws on client‑centred work to prioritise the individual’s concerns, and uses cognitive behavioural ideas to examine patterns of thinking and behaviour. Mindfulness techniques and trauma‑focused approaches are also part of his practice when they suit a person’s needs.

Sessions are conversational and aim to be straightforward. Stuart will listen to the problem, reflect what he hears and work with the person to try different ways of responding. That can include learning simple coping strategies for anxiety, looking at unhelpful thoughts, or practising grounding and breath awareness for overwhelming emotions.

He has experience supporting people who have faced emotional abuse, domestic violence and first responder stress. Stuart also helps with relationship and intimacy‑related issues, blended family adjustments, codependency and feelings of isolation or emptiness.

People coming to therapy can expect a calm professional approach and practical suggestions they can try between sessions. Stuart works in English and does not take international clients.

Approaches used in online sessions

Stuart commonly uses client‑centred work and cognitive behavioural therapy in his practice. Client‑centred therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person can explore their own thoughts and feelings at their own pace; it suits people wanting a conversational, person‑led approach. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and helps people try different behaviours and ways of thinking to reduce distress.

Mindfulness can also be included, with simple attention and breathing exercises to help manage anxiety and improve sleep. Trauma‑focused techniques are used when someone has experienced trauma and needs approaches that specifically address distressing memories and reactions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Stuart will discuss options with the person and agree what to try based on their needs, goals and preferences. He treats this as a collaborative decision and checks in as therapy progresses.

Please confirm the available session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy day, reduce travel, and allow shorter check‑ins when time is limited; they also let people continue therapy if they have mobility or scheduling constraints. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often find that many issues can be addressed effectively through remote sessions, with practical tasks and home‑based exercises to support change.

Topics Stuart lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Self-esteem
• Career difficulties
• Depression
• Addictions
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Intimacy-related issues
• Sleeping disorders
• Bipolar disorder
• Coping with life changes
• Coaching
• Compassion fatigue
• Attachment issues
• Blended family issues
• Body image
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Codependency
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Dependent personality
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Emptiness
• First responder issues
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Money and financial issues
• Mood disorders
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Paranoia
• Personality disorders
• Phobias
• Post-traumatic stress
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-love
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Workplace issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy

Questions about Stuart

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. He supports people with anxiety using practical strategies and talking approaches.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He uses client‑centred therapy alongside cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness techniques, with trauma‑focused work when appropriate.

How long has he been practising?

He has four years of counselling experience.

Is he registered with a professional body in the UK?

He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Can I have sessions in another language?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats does he provide?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I start working with him?

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