Stephanie Weatherley, BACP

Stephanie Weatherley is a BACP counsellor who presents as down-to-earth and approachable. She focuses on helping adults and adolescents make sense of anxiety, stress, depression, trauma and related concerns. Steph aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space for people to talk through what is troubling them.

She blends person-centred work with a range of therapeutic techniques to meet each person where they are. That means conversations are practical and tailored rather than one-size-fits-all. Sessions often look at identifying patterns, trying simple strategies, and working on manageable next steps.

Steph has three years of counselling experience and ten years of work in the charity support sector. That background includes helpline support and direct counselling, which informs her straightforward, supportive style. She also has experience supporting people with ADHD and autism and adapts sessions to suit how someone prefers to work.

Her trauma work covers a range of experiences, including childhood trauma, sexual abuse, domestic violence and symptoms such as panic and dissociation. She uses grounding and visualisation methods alongside skills to manage panic and overwhelming feelings.

Outside work she lives in Northumberland and values the coast, walking her dogs, arts and crafts and sea swimming. That relaxed, human side shows through in sessions, where she aims to help people regain control, build skills and improve their wellbeing.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Stephanie’s practice combines person-centred work with other evidence-based techniques to make therapy practical and useful. Person-centred work focuses on listening, empathy and helping people find their own solutions; it is helpful for building trust and exploring feelings. Cognitive-based techniques look at thinking patterns and teach skills to manage anxiety, low mood and unhelpful behaviour. Brief grounding and visualisation methods offer steps someone can use in the moment to reduce panic or dissociation.

Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods suit their needs, goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.

The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions around work, family and daily life and avoiding travel time. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule short check-ins or to take part when leaving home would be difficult. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the current options before booking to ensure they fit your routine and needs.