Counsellor profile
Stewart Kunaka, HCPC
Counsellor - stress and anxiety
See online counselling options- Grief support
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem work
About Stewart
Counsellor Stewart Kunaka is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and has 16 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. He works with people who are facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem difficulties and depression. Stewart uses a direct, conversational style and helps people talk through what is causing them distress and what they want to change.
Stewart believes people know their own story and have strengths to draw on. He aims to help clients notice those strengths and apply them to problems that feel overwhelming. Sessions focus on clear, practical conversations rather than jargon or complex theory.
His background includes long experience supporting people after loss and in the aftermath of traumatic events. He also spends time on issues such as panic attacks, mood difficulties, attachment and control issues. This gives him a broad base for dealing with both ongoing low mood and sudden episodes of high anxiety.
Stewart works in a straightforward way, helping people set small, manageable steps and check progress between meetings. He will listen to what has happened, identify patterns that make things harder, and suggest ways to test new responses in day-to-day life.
People meet him when they want to reduce unwanted symptoms, strengthen self-esteem, or find clearer direction in life. Before booking it is sensible to think about the issues you want to focus on and whether you prefer face-to-face or remote sessions.
Therapeutic approaches and online counselling
Stewart works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common method helps people spot unhelpful thinking and try different responses. This can reduce anxiety and low mood by testing small changes in everyday situations. Another approach concentrates on processing reactions after trauma and abuse so that upsetting memories cause less disruption to daily life.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Stewart will talk with each person about what they hope to change and what fits their preferences. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust them as progress is made.
If you are considering online counselling, check the session options before booking. The biography does not specify formats, so confirm current choices when you book. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work or family commitments and they can reduce travel time. Some people prefer shorter check-ins by phone when they need a brief update, while video sessions suit those who want face-to-face interaction without travel. Registered and accredited professionals adapt methods to work well at a distance and help clients bring new skills into daily life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self esteem and depression. He also focuses on panic, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety and related mood issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a direct, conversational approach that focuses on practical steps. Sessions aim to identify patterns and try small changes in daily life.
How long has he been practising?
He has 16 years of professional experience working with people in the United Kingdom.
Which credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not currently accept international clients.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact fees are provided when you select a service and location.
How do I begin if I want to talk to him?
Choose the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.