About Stuart
Stuart McNaughton helps people who are anxious, stressed, or struggling with self-esteem and relationship problems. He also supports people facing grief, addiction concerns, intimacy issues, sleep difficulties, anger, career stress and life changes. Stuart describes counselling as a chance to pause, reflect and work out what matters most to you.
He uses practical conversation to spot what feels missing and to challenge what is left unsaid. Sessions centre on clear, achievable steps rather than jargon.
Background and approach
People can expect a straightforward, curious approach that emphasises exploring values and everyday choices. Stuart trained initially with a Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, then completed a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. His credentials include BACP and NCPS, and he follows ongoing professional development to keep his work current.
He draws on several approaches to suit different needs. Attachment-based ideas help when past relationships affect current ones. Client-centred work offers a listening space where the person leads the pace.
Cognitive behavioural methods give tools to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour. Sessions are offered in English and Stuart accepts international clients. Formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging.
Cost varies with location and a subscription model is used, which can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then book a time that fits the schedule. Stuart aims to make the first steps easy and manageable.
How Stuart uses different approaches online
Stuart draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early and past relationships shape current patterns. This can help when people notice old wounds affecting trust and closeness in present relationships.He also uses a client-centred way of working that places the person at the centre of the conversation. This approach aims to create space for people to lead the pace and bring what matters most to them.
Another common strand is cognitive behavioural therapy or CBT. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavioural changes. It is often used for anxiety, sleep problems and low mood because it offers concrete tools to change daily habits.
Choosing a right fit is part of the work. Stuart will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, and then tailor the mix of approaches together with the person. This makes the process collaborative and flexible.
Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging. Video calls let people use visual cues and feel closer to face-to-face work. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into short breaks. Live chat and text are useful for brief check-ins, journalling-style reflection or when typing feels easier than talking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life or to keep contact across different time zones.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Commitment issues
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Dissociation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Hearing impaired
- HIV / AIDS
- Infidelity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Parenting issues
- Phobias
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexuality
- Sleeping disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Visually impaired
- Young adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 4 years
- Licensed
- Languages
- English
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