Stephanie Cartwright, BACP

Stephanie Cartwright is a UK-based counsellor with eight years of professional experience who supports people ready to make meaningful change in their lives. She works with a broad range of clients - from professionals to stay-at-home parents and students - addressing common concerns such as depression, anxiety, bereavement and relationship difficulties. Many clients seek her help when they are asking themselves practical questions like "what else can I try on my own?" or "is it me?" and when they want support rebuilding self-esteem or restoring confidence after a breakup or within an unhappy partnership.

Her background includes work in a hospice setting where she supported people with both terminal and non-terminal diagnoses as well as their carers, helping families adjust to change and find ways to move forward while grieving. In practice she aims for focused, outcome-oriented work so sessions concentrate on each client’s priorities and specific needs.

Stephanie blends person-centred techniques, cognitive-behavioural methods and solution-focused strategies to help clients access their own resources and develop everyday skills. She emphasises practical tools and between-session priorities so clients can begin to integrate changes between meetings. Over eight years she has refined an approach that considers mental, emotional, spiritual and physical wellbeing as parts of an integrated system, guiding clients toward clearer focus, greater agency and sustainable progress.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online support

Stephanie typically integrates client-centred work, cognitive behavioural therapy and solution-focused techniques into online sessions. Client-centred therapy emphasises a warm, non-judgemental relationship and supports clients in exploring their feelings and values so they can find their own solutions; it is useful for issues like low self-esteem, relationship concerns and life transitions. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behaviour that contribute to distress and teaching practical strategies to change them - it can help with anxiety, depression, sleep and stress management. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on clear, achievable goals and the small steps that move a person toward those goals - it often produces focused progress for people wanting quick, practical changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Stephanie works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. Together they review what is helping and adjust the plan as work progresses.

Online therapy with Stephanie is offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for people with busy schedules or mobility limits. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to practice new skills between sessions while fitting therapy into daily life.