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Antony Stuart

Antony Stuart, BACP

United Kingdom

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Counsellor - Young adult issues and relationships

  • Anxiety and depression
  • Attachment and relationships
  • Practical coping strategies

About Antony

Antony Stuart is a counsellor and psychotherapist with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and ten years of experience. He works with adults on concerns such as anxiety, low self‑esteem, relationship problems, grief, addiction and major life changes. Antony also lists support for parenting, career stress and ADHD among his focus areas.

He describes difficulties as patterns that often make sense once they are understood. Antony uses an integrative approach that looks at how early experiences and current thinking shape how people relate to themselves and others. Sessions are intended to be collaborative and straightforward, with time spent linking present problems to past events when that seems useful.

In practice Antony combines person-centred listening with approaches that help people change unhelpful thinking and emotional responses. That can include work on attachment and relationships, and practical strategies to manage anxiety or low mood. He aims to help clients recognise patterns, explore emotional wounds such as abandonment or loss, and try different ways of responding.

Clients may bring a wide range of issues including trauma and abuse, family stress, communication problems, body image or intimacy-related concerns. Antony also lists work with anger, addiction, dissociation and other complex presentations, and he will pace the work to what each person needs.

He welcomes people who feel stuck or who want clearer thinking about the next steps in life. The first meetings focus on figuring out what matters most and agreeing practical next steps for therapy.

How Antony applies therapeutic approaches online

Antony commonly draws on attachment work and cognitive behavioural methods when helping people with relationship strains and anxiety. Attachment‑based work looks at how early relationships influence current patterns, and it can help people understand why they repeat certain ways of relating. Cognitive behavioural therapy focuses on recognising and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, and it is often used for anxiety, low mood and problems with confidence.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Antony will discuss what feels most relevant and try methods that match the person's goals and preferences. That way the work is collaborative and adjusts as progress is made.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around study, work and busy days, reduce travel time and allow shorter check‑in meetings when needed. They also let people use video, audio or phone arrangements depending on what suits their everyday routine. Registered or accredited professionals can explain available formats and help arrange a schedule that fits into daily life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficulties

Also works with

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Antony work with?

He works with stress, anxiety, grief, self‑esteem issues, relationship and family difficulties, addictions, anger, depression and coping with life changes, among other concerns.

What is his style in sessions?

He blends client‑centred listening with approaches that look at attachment and thought patterns, aiming for collaborative, practical work rather than technical jargon.

How long has he been practising?

He has ten years of experience working in a variety of therapeutic settings with adults and young people.

What qualification does he hold and where is he based?

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

Can sessions be held in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

Yes, international clients are accepted.

How are sessions charged?

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

How do I begin a first session?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session to get started.

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