Stephanie CartwrightBACP

Stephanie Cartwright is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who focuses on practical change. She uses a mix of person-centred, cognitive-behavioural and solution-focused approaches to help people who are ready to try something different. Sessions aim to be focused and short-term where possible, with clear steps to practise between meetings.

She works with many common everyday concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief and relationship difficulties. She also supports people dealing with self-esteem setbacks after break-ups, challenges around intimacy, and the strain of parenting and caring roles. Her approach is straightforward and goal-oriented so clients can notice progress quickly.

Stephanie has eight years of experience and has worked in hospice settings supporting people with terminal and non-terminal diagnoses and their carers. That work shaped her approach to grief and end-of-life matters, helping people accept change while moving forward at their own pace.

In sessions she helps people identify small changes in thinking and behaviour that make daily life easier. Clients are often given simple priorities or exercises to try between meetings so gains continue outside the room. The focus is on usable tools rather than lengthy theory.

She views wellbeing as a whole, linking mental, emotional, spiritual and physical aspects. This means conversations can cover practical coping, values and day-to-day routines. Anyone interested in starting is asked to complete the site's short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to availability.

How her approaches translate to online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person without judgement, helping someone feel heard and respected so they can work out what matters to them. It suits people who need space to clarify values and make decisions.

Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It breaks problems into manageable steps and gives practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour, which can help with anxiety, low mood and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, and collaborate to choose techniques that fit the person's needs. This means plans can change as progress is made and new priorities emerge.

Confirm the exact session options before booking, as the biography does not list formats. Many people find online sessions help them fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins if needed, or remove travel time so appointments are easier to keep. The emphasis is on making therapy workable around everyday life rather than on a fixed timetable.