- Anxiety and depression
- Attachment work
- CBT and reflection
About Stuart
Stuart McNaughton is a counsellor in the United Kingdom with four years' experience and memberships including BACP and NCPS. He works with young adults on issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship problems, identity and the pressures of early adulthood. He also supports people dealing with addiction, trauma, grief and career uncertainty.
Stuart uses straightforward conversation to help people notice what is missing in their lives. He listens for what is not being said and gently challenges habits that get in the way of change. Sessions tend to focus on practical steps as well as making sense of past patterns that repeat in relationships and work.
He trained first in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and then completed a diploma in therapeutic counselling. Stuart draws on attachment ideas to look at how early relational experiences shape current reactions. He also brings client-centred skill and reflective tools to help people name values and decide what matters next.
People often come to him feeling lost after finishing education, struggling with first jobs, or anxious about money and future plans. He can help with relationship doubts, commitment worries, body image, and the experience of isolation or shame. Sessions explore everyday coping, managing sleep and stress, and clearer thinking about next steps.
Stuart welcomes conversations with English-speaking clients, including those living outside the UK. To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then book an initial session to see if the style fits.
How his approaches work in online sessions
Stuart draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and attachment-based ideas to structure online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small actions, which helps with anxiety, sleep and mood. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationship patterns influence current connections and can be useful for intimacy, commitment and relationship anxiety.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Stuart will work with the client to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences. This is a collaborative choice and may change as people make progress or face new problems.
The practical aim of online sessions is to fit therapy into everyday life. Please confirm the session formats Stuart currently offers before booking. Many people find remote sessions make it easier to fit therapy around work or study, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. The therapist will discuss session length and frequency to match a client's schedule and goals.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Stuart help with?
He works with young adults on anxiety, depression, relationship issues, identity and life transitions, and also supports people with addiction, trauma, grief and career questions.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Stuart uses direct, conversational sessions that combine practical steps with reflection on past patterns. He listens for what is unsaid and offers gentle challenges to help change habits.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years' experience working as a counsellor in the UK.
What credentials and location are listed?
Stuart holds BACP and NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
International clients are accepted; clients living outside the UK can enquire about working together.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin sessions?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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