Stewart Kunaka, HCPC

Stewart Kunaka is an HCPC-registered therapist practising in the United Kingdom with 16 years of professional experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and a range of mood-related concerns including depression and panic. Stewart also supports clients with self-esteem and confidence challenges, attachment and control issues, impulsivity, questions of life purpose, and social anxiety.

Stewart approaches therapy with the belief that each person is the expert on their own story and brings strengths that can be mobilised through the therapeutic process. He frames the first step toward a more fulfilling life as an act of courage and positions himself as a supportive partner in that journey. His practice focuses on evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the client - helping people build coping skills, work through trauma responses, and process grief while aiming to restore a greater sense of balance and self-compassion.

As an HCPC clinician, Stewart is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, the regulator for certain health and care professions in the UK. He offers therapy in English and provides a range of online options to suit different needs and preferences.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Stewart uses practical, evidence-based techniques to help clients manage symptoms and build resilience. He applies skills-focused approaches that teach tools for managing stress, panic, and anxiety, helping clients reduce overwhelm and increase day-to-day functioning. For those affected by trauma and abuse, he employs trauma-informed methods that support pacing, processing difficult memories, and addressing post-traumatic stress reactions in a way that respects each person's readiness.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Stewart works with each client to identify goals, preferences, and strengths, and together they decide which techniques to prioritise and how to adapt them to the client’s life circumstances.

Online therapy with Stewart is offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care from home, and receive support even when attending in-person appointments is difficult. Registered professionals can effectively deliver these approaches remotely while tailoring pacing and communication to each client’s needs.