Stewart Kunaka, HCPC

HCPC-registered therapist for stress and trauma

Anxiety and depression
Trauma and grief
Self-esteem and purpose

About Stewart Kunaka

Stewart Kunaka is a United Kingdom based therapist with 16 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. He works with clients managing a range of related challenges including attachment difficulties, control and impulsivity concerns, panic attacks, mood disorders, and questions about life purpose and self-love. Stewart approaches each person as the expert of their own story and aims to build on each individual’s existing strengths to address the issues that feel most pressing.

He holds HCPC registration - the Health and Care Professions Council - which denotes registration with a UK professional body. Stewart emphasises that deciding to seek support is a courageous step and offers steady, practical guidance throughout the therapeutic process. His practice is oriented toward helping clients develop coping strategies, process difficult experiences, and restore confidence so that daily life and relationships can feel more manageable and meaningful.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression

Additional Focus Areas

Attachment issuesControl issuesImpulsivityLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Stewart Kunaka have?

Stewart Kunaka has 16 years of professional experience.

Is Stewart Kunaka a registered therapist?

Yes. He holds HCPC registration, the Health and Care Professions Council registration in the United Kingdom.

In which languages does Stewart Kunaka provide therapy?

Sessions are provided in English.

Where is Stewart Kunaka located?

Stewart Kunaka is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Stewart Kunaka as my therapist?

Clients can work with Stewart Kunaka through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Stewart Kunaka work with international clients?

Stewart Kunaka does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Stewart Kunaka cost?

Costs can vary depending on a client’s 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 is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match a client with a therapist. Depending on availability, the client can then schedule a first session by phone, video call, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Evidence-based techniques and online support

Stewart uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help clients explore and reframe unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. These practical, skills-focused methods aim to reduce symptoms of anxiety, panic, low mood, and difficulties with motivation by teaching tools for managing thoughts, emotions, and everyday reactions.

He also incorporates trauma-informed approaches designed to gently support people processing distressing experiences and the effects of abuse or loss. These approaches focus on pacing, grounding, and building emotional resources so clients can address traumatic memories without becoming overwhelmed.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself, and Stewart works collaboratively with each client to identify what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they adjust techniques and priorities as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility for clients who prefer sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule consistent sessions around daily life, maintain continuity of care, and access a registered professional from the client’s chosen setting.

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