Antony Stuart, BACP

Antony Stuart is a counsellor and psychotherapist with ten years' experience helping people navigate anxiety, low self-worth, relationship strain and midlife change. He works with adults who feel stuck in repeating thoughts, behaviours or emotions and who want to find clearer ways forward.

Antony uses a warm, collaborative style. Sessions are straightforward and conversational. He listens for patterns in how people think about themselves and relate to others, then helps them make sense of those patterns without judgement.

He blends several approaches to suit each person. That can mean looking at how early relationships shape current feelings, focusing on practical steps to shift unhelpful thinking, or using emotion-focused work to deepen understanding of close connections. The aim is to build emotional resilience and a kinder relationship with yourself.

Antony has worked in a range of therapeutic settings with adults and young people. His background includes supporting people with grief, addictions, trauma, parenting pressures and career-related stress. He also pays attention to concerns such as body image, attachment difficulties and ADHD-related struggles.

People who come to Antony are invited to start from where they are. He helps set aims together and adjusts the pace to fit individual needs. The focus is on useful, lasting change rather than quick fixes.

Approaches that translate well to online work

Attachment-based work looks at patterns formed in early relationships and how these affect current feelings and connections; it helps when people feel stuck in repeating emotional reactions. Client-centred therapy focuses on creating a respectful, non-judgemental space where the person sets the pace and priorities; it helps when someone needs to be heard and understood. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thoughts and habits and offers practical steps to test and change them, which can be useful for anxiety, low mood and stressful life transitions.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process and is normally decided together. Antony aims to work collaboratively, checking in about what feels useful and adapting methods to match each person's goals and preferences.

If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around work, family or caring duties, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Different ways of meeting can also suit quieter conversations or hands-off practical exercises, so discussing how you like to work helps plan sessions that fit everyday life.