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Stephen Mclaughlin, BACP

Guiding people through anxiety and trauma
  • Anxiety and stress
  • Trauma and relationships
  • LGBTQIA+ support

About Stephen Mclaughlin

Stephen Mclaughlin is a psychotherapeutic counsellor based in the United Kingdom. He holds a Post Graduate Diploma and an Advanced Diploma in Transactional Analysis and has a qualification in Person Centred Counselling Skills. He is also a member of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and has worked in private practice for five years.

He offers a compassionate, non-judgmental space in which people can explore difficult thoughts and emotions. Stephen works with individuals who are struggling with anxiety, anger, trauma, overwhelm, and challenges with feeling and expressing emotions. He often supports people who feel stuck, isolated, or who are trying to make sense of past experiences while wanting to feel more settled in the present.

Stephen is interested in the personal stories people tell about themselves and how those narratives affect relationships and daily life. He works collaboratively to help clients understand those patterns and make practical changes in how they relate to themselves and others. His practice addresses a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, LGBT issues, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, and related areas such as abandonment, attachment issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, control issues, family problems, guilt and shame, impulsivity, men's issues, mood disorders, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, self-harm, self-love, sexuality, and social anxiety and phobia.

He is not currently accepting new clients.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeControl issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameImpulsivityMen's issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Stephen Mclaughlin have?

Stephen Mclaughlin has five years of experience working in private practice as a psychotherapeutic counsellor.

Is Stephen Mclaughlin a registered therapist?

Yes. He holds membership of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which is a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK.

In which languages does Stephen Mclaughlin provide therapy?

Stephen provides therapy in English.

Where is Stephen Mclaughlin located?

Stephen is based in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Stephen Mclaughlin as my therapist?

You can work with Stephen through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Please note he is not currently accepting new clients.

Does Stephen Mclaughlin work with international clients?

Stephen Mclaughlin does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Stephen Mclaughlin 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. Please note that Stephen is not currently accepting new clients.

Evidence-based approaches delivered through online sessions

Transactional Analysis is an approach Stephen has trained in extensively. It looks at the patterns of communication and the roles people take in relationships, helping to identify habitual ways of relating that can fuel anxiety, control issues, or repeated conflicts. Person-Centred work focuses on the client's experience in the moment, offering empathic listening and acceptance so people can access their own resources and explore emotions that may underlie depression, low self-esteem, or difficulties with self-expression.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Stephen works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods and techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Registered professionals often draw on more than one approach and adapt their work as the therapeutic relationship develops.

Online therapy with Stephen can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering practical flexibility for busy schedules, mobility limits, or geographic constraints. These options make it easier for people to maintain continuity of care and fit sessions into everyday life while accessing evidence-based support from a therapist.

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