- Client-Centred Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
- Psychodynamic work
About Stephen
Stephen (Steve) Rudkin is a counsellor registered with BACP and NCPS with 26 years of experience in the United Kingdom. He works with common problems young adults face, including stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, grief and coping with life changes. Steve also lists work on family and parenting concerns, LGBT issues, and career-related stress.
He has a long history working in drug and alcohol services, mental health and domestic abuse services, as well as in education and secure settings. That background means he is familiar with complex and layered problems such as co-morbidity, trauma, and process addictions like gambling or pornography.
Steve describes his approach as integrative with a person-centred psychodynamic foundation. In practice he listens first, explores what is causing difficulties, and looks at past experiences and life patterns when helpful. He offers both short-term and longer-term counselling depending on individual need.
Sessions focus on practical ways to move forward. He helps people identify strengths and options, and work towards more sustainable routines and relationships. He also offers a neutral space for discussing difficult topics such as domestic violence, fatherhood issues, HIV/AIDS and self-harm.
Steve welcomes international clients and runs private practice work alongside previous roles in health and social care. He asks prospective clients to use the online matching steps to book an initial session and to confirm the current session formats available before arranging work together.
How his approaches work for online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy places the client at the heart of sessions. The therapist listens without judgement and follows what the client brings. This approach is useful for people who need space to clarify feelings and make decisions.Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and manage anxiety. It can help with stress, cravings and being more present in relationships. Psychodynamic Therapy looks at past patterns and how they influence current behaviour, which can be helpful for recurring relationship or attachment issues.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Steve will discuss options and adapt methods based on a person's needs, goals and preferences. That choice is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Please confirm the session formats available before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into study or work schedules, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove the need to travel. Registered and accredited professionals often use online sessions to help people balance therapy with everyday life.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, grief and coping with life changes among other concerns.
How would he approach sessions?
He uses an integrative approach built on person-centred and psychodynamic work, with mindfulness techniques when useful. The focus is on listening, exploring causes and finding practical ways forward.
How much experience does he have?
He has 26 years of experience working across drug and alcohol services, mental health, domestic abuse support, education, secure settings and private practice.
Where is he based and what credentials does he have?
He is located in the United Kingdom and lists registration with BACP and NCPS.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
International clients are accepted and sessions can be arranged for people outside the UK.
What session formats does he offer?
Please confirm the current session options before booking as formats are not specified here.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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