Stephen (Steve) Rudkin, BACP, NCPS

Stephen (Steve) Rudkin is a seasoned counsellor with 26 years of experience working across health, social care, educational and secure settings as well as in private practice. He has supported people in drug and alcohol services, mental health teams, advocacy roles, nursing, domestic abuse services and child and family work, bringing depth and practical understanding to each therapeutic relationship. He offers both short- and long-term counselling to individuals and couples and accepts clients from the United Kingdom and internationally.

Stephen is person-centered and psychodynamic trained and works in an integrative way, combining techniques from different therapies to suit each person’s needs. He collaborates with clients to explore current difficulties and, when helpful, examines past experiences and life patterns that contribute to present challenges. His approach is aimed at helping people understand the root of their problems and find sustainable ways forward.

He draws on extensive experience to provide individualized psychological and emotional care for a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, depression and issues related to self-esteem and life transitions. He holds BACP and NCPS credentials, indicating membership of recognised professional counselling and psychotherapy organisations and formal training in therapeutic practice. More information is available at www.steverudkin.com.

Therapeutic approaches and online counselling

Stephen blends client-centered work with psychodynamic ideas to support people online. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy and creating a respectful, non-judgemental space so clients can explore feelings and choices; it is often helpful for issues such as stress, relationship concerns and self-esteem. Psychodynamic therapy explores patterns, past experiences and unconscious influences that shape behaviour and emotions, which can be useful for addressing deeper issues like attachment difficulties, trauma and recurring relationship problems.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and Stephen approaches this collaboratively. He will discuss your goals, preferences and history and together determine which methods best suit your needs, adapting the plan as therapy progresses.

Online therapy with Stephen is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy into everyday life, allow continuity when travel or schedules are difficult, and enable people to receive consistent support from registered professionals regardless of location.