About Stephanie
Stephanie "Steph" Preston is a counsellor working in the United Kingdom with a BACP credential and five years of experience. She focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or low mood. Steph also supports those facing relationship strain, grief, and challenges with self-esteem and motivation.
Her style is warm and respectful. She adapts conversations to each person and builds a plan that fits their situation. Sessions look at how past experiences shape current thinking and behaviour.
How Stephanie works
This helps people spot patterns that keep them stuck. Steph uses a client-centred approach, so sessions are driven by what the person brings. She also draws on existential ideas to help people find meaning and direction when life feels uncertain.
Together, therapist and client work out practical steps to try between sessions. Many people come wanting clearer goals, more self-love, or help with commitment and family problems. Steph aims to make change feel manageable by breaking issues into small, realistic actions.
She offers support without pressure and encourages people to go at a pace that suits them. Seeking help can feel daunting and takes courage. Steph listens closely and aims to create a calm, accepting space where people can be honest.
If someone is ready to take the first step, she will help them look ahead and plan the next move.
Stephanie lists 2 ways of working on the entry:
What Stephanie works with
The areas below are the ones Stephanie selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
Also listed
- Commitment issues
- Depression
- Family problems
- Life purpose
- Self esteem
- Self-love
Training and background
| Register | BACP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 5 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
Approaches and online therapy options
Client-Centred Therapy places the person's experience at the heart of sessions. The counsellor listens closely, reflects what is said, and follows the person's lead to help them clarify feelings and priorities. This approach suits people who want a supportive space to be heard and understood.Existential Therapy looks at questions of meaning, choice and purpose. It helps people facing uncertainty, life changes or a sense of disconnection by exploring values and what matters most. This can be useful for those wanting to make clearer decisions or find direction.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify which ideas and techniques fit the person's goals and preferences. She will check in and adjust the focus as needed so therapy remains relevant and practical.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different needs. Video works well for deeper conversation and visual connection. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Chat and messaging suit shorter updates, step-by-step work between sessions, or when someone prefers not to use a camera. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives and varied schedules.
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