Counsellor profile
Stuart Williams, BACP
Counsellor - Stress and Anxiety support
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Existential Therapy
- Works with addictions
About Stuart
Counsellor Stuart Williams is a BACP member with five years' experience in the United Kingdom. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, low self esteem, and life changes. He also supports people with grief, trauma and abuse, bipolar and depression, and issues around intimacy and eating concerns.
Stuart listens without judgement and works in a straightforward way. He uses Client-Centred Therapy to focus on what matters to the person in front of him. He also draws on Existential Therapy to help people think about meaning, choice and responsibility when life feels uncertain.
Sessions are practical and conversational. Stuart helps people talk through their immediate problems and near-term goals. Conversations may cover coping strategies, improving communication, and deciding next steps when situations feel stuck.
He describes his work as respectful and sensitive. Stuart adapts what happens in sessions to fit the person's situation. He asks about what the person wants from counselling and checks progress as they go.
Stuart accepts people who live in the UK and also works with international clients in English. To start, he asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. The service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How Stuart uses Client-Centred and Existential approaches online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's own priorities. The counsellor listens, reflects and follows the person's lead to help them clarify feelings and choices. This approach can help when someone needs support with low self esteem, relationship problems, or stress.Existential Therapy looks at meaning, freedom and responsibility. It encourages people to consider how they want to live and what choices matter most. This approach can be useful for those facing major life changes, questions about purpose, or decisions after loss.
Finding the right way of working is part of the process. Stuart will discuss these approaches with the person and agree what to try first. He makes decisions with the client, not for them, and adjusts the approach as goals or needs change.
Session formats are not stated in the biography, so please confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find that remote work lets them continue therapy while managing work, family and other commitments.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Stuart commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and self esteem issues, plus grief, trauma, bipolar and depression.
What style of therapy does he use?
He works mainly from Client-Centred Therapy and Existential Therapy, keeping sessions conversational and person focused.
How much experience does he have?
Stuart has five years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
In which language are sessions held?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified in the biography.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, 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.