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Stephen Buck, BACP

BACP-accredited counsellor specialising in life transitions
  • Stress and anxiety support
  • Relationship and family work
  • Workplace coaching and advice

About Stephen Buck

Stephen Buck is a BACP-accredited counsellor and psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom with 15 years of professional experience. He combines a warm, interactive style with a client-focused philosophy, drawing on Rogerian humanistic principles to create a collaborative therapeutic relationship. BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, an organisation that recognises professional standards in counselling and psychotherapy.

He works with both short-term and long-term clients across corporate and not-for-profit settings and has provided workplace coaching, mental health consultancy, and HR-related guidance alongside his clinical practice. Stephen adopts a bespoke approach, integrating techniques from different psychological traditions to tailor conversations and treatment plans to each person's needs. His manner is respectful, sensitive, and compassionate, and he emphasises joint collaboration, regular review, and adjustment of goals as therapy progresses.

Stephen has experience supporting people with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, low mood and depression, relationship and family difficulties, stress, workplace and career challenges, trauma and abuse, LGBT issues, addictions, grief, intimacy and body image matters, parenting and fatherhood issues, and coping with life changes. He aims to empower clients to make meaningful changes and to support them through the courage it takes to seek a more fulfilling life.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepressionCoaching

Also Specializes In

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCancerControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Stephen Buck have?

Stephen Buck has 15 years of experience in counselling and psychotherapy.

Is Stephen Buck a registered therapist?

Yes. Stephen holds BACP accreditation, which recognises professional standards in counselling and psychotherapy.

In which languages does Stephen Buck provide therapy?

Stephen provides therapy in English.

Where is Stephen Buck located?

Stephen is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Stephen Buck as my therapist?

You can work with Stephen through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Stephen Buck work with international clients?

Yes. Stephen works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Stephen Buck cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches Adapted for Online Care

Stephen integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Mindfulness-based techniques to support clients online. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, non-directive environment where the client leads the conversation and the therapist offers empathy and unconditional positive regard - this approach can help with relationship issues, self-esteem, and finding clarity during life transitions. CBT is a structured, goal-oriented method that examines how thoughts, feelings, and behaviours interact; it is helpful for anxiety, depression, stress, and unhelpful patterns that interfere with daily functioning. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-focused awareness and gentle acceptance of experience, which can reduce chronic stress, improve emotional regulation, and support coping with persistent worry.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Stephen works collaboratively with clients to identify the methods that best match their needs, goals, and personal preferences, and he adapts the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy feels relevant and manageable.

Online appointments by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility and accessibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limits, or those living at a distance. These formats allow registered professionals and therapists to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into real-life commitments, and use a variety of communication styles to meet individual preferences.

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