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- Client-Centred approach
- Mindfulness therapy
- Psychodynamic work
About Stephen
Stephen (Steve) Rudkin is a counsellor registered with BACP and NCPS with 26 years of experience in the United Kingdom. He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and trauma issues, along with depression, grief and intimacy-related concerns. Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Steve uses client-centred, mindfulness and psychodynamic approaches. He combines techniques from different therapies to match what a person needs. That can mean looking at past experiences and life patterns when that helps, or using present-focused mindfulness skills to manage symptoms.
His background includes work in drug and alcohol services, mental health settings, advocacy, nursing, domestic abuse services and child and family support. That variety informs how he thinks about co-morbidity, process addictions and complex relationship problems. He has experience with issues such as fatherhood, HIV/AIDS, domestic violence and men's specific concerns.
In sessions Steve helps people identify what is causing their difficulties and explores ways forward. He offers both short-term and longer-term counselling and aims to agree a clear plan with each person. Conversations focus on practical steps as well as on patterns that might come from earlier experiences.
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, clients follow the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Therapeutic approaches and remote counselling
Client-centred work focuses on the person and their perspective. The therapist listens without directing and helps the person find their own solutions to relationship, stress and self-esteem issues.Mindfulness therapy teaches simple awareness skills to reduce anxiety and manage cravings. These techniques can help with addictions, anger and coping with life changes by training attention and reducing reactivity.
Psychodynamic work looks at repeated patterns and past experiences that shape current behaviour. It can be useful for attachment issues, abandonment concerns and recurring relationship problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will explore your needs, goals and preferences and recommend which methods to try. This is a collaborative decision and may change as therapy progresses.
If you are considering remote sessions, please confirm the formats offered before booking as the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel on high-stress days. Registered or accredited professionals often adapt exercises, mindfulness practices and psychodynamic reflection to remote settings so therapy fits your everyday life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
26+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and trauma and abuse concerns. Other areas include depression, grief, parenting and intimacy-related issues.
What therapeutic approaches does he use?
He uses client-centred, mindfulness and psychodynamic approaches and integrates techniques from different therapies to meet individual needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 26 years of experience across health, social care, education and secure environments, as well as private practice.
Which credentials and location apply?
He is registered with BACP and NCPS and works in the United Kingdom.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees charged?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.