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Wyon Stansfeld

Wyon Stansfeld, BACP

United Kingdom

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BACP counsellor - relationships and life change

  • Anxiety and stress
  • Relationship issues
  • Mindfulness practices

About Wyon

Wyon Stansfeld is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 32 years of practice. He works with people facing anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, depression, addictions and life changes, and lists young adult issues among his interests.

He uses a listening-centred way of working that draws on mindfulness and authentic relating. Sessions are conversational and grounded in respect rather than formulaic techniques. Wyon says he combines methods from counselling, psychotherapy and meditation practices when helpful.

Wyon aims to be flexible and collaborative. He offers straightforward, interactive exploration so people can find what helps them. He may sometimes offer observations or a respectful challenge when that would help progress.

His work covers a wide range of concerns including grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy and attachment issues, codependency, parenting and fatherhood questions, and career and study stress. He also lists ADHD, bipolar and eating concerns among areas he addresses.

He emphasises practical ways to reduce avoidable suffering and to increase self-acceptance. Sessions focus on helping people notice patterns, try different ways of relating to emotions, and develop clearer choices for next steps.

Wyon accepts international clients and conducts work in English. Prospective clients are asked to confirm current session options before booking so they know which formats are available.

How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions

Wyon describes an integrative approach that blends counselling, psychotherapy and meditation practices. Counselling here means talking through current problems, noticing patterns and testing small changes. It is useful for relationship issues, stress and feeling stuck in life.

Mindfulness practice is presented as simple attention work. This involves learning ways to notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept away by them, which can help with anxiety, low mood and emotional reactivity.

A psychotherapy-informed approach can include looking at attachment and family of origin patterns. This helps when intimacy, codependency or repeating relationship problems are a focus. The therapist works collaboratively to decide which of these ways of working suits a person best, based on their needs, goals and preferences.

Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into study, work and everyday life. They can reduce travel time and allow more flexible scheduling around shifts or classes. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm what formats are offered before booking. Registered or accredited professionals can then agree practical arrangements that suit the client and the work planned.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

32+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he help with?

He works with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, addictions, grief and life changes.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He uses a listening-led, conversational style that draws on mindfulness and authentic relating rather than fixed formulas.

How much experience does he have?

He has 32 years of experience working with people facing difficult life challenges and long-term problems.

What professional credential does he hold and where is he based?

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

Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?

International clients are accepted; sessions are conducted in English.

What session formats are offered?

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

How are fees handled?

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

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.

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