Stephanie Alcock , BACP

Stephanie Alcock is a counsellor who focuses on practical, compassionate help for people under stress. She works with concerns such as anxiety, depression and family-related strain, and supports people facing life changes and issues with self-esteem. Stephanie holds BACP accreditation and has four years of experience in counselling.

She uses a person-centred way of working that puts the client's goals and pace first. Mindfulness practices are often used to help people manage strong emotions and stay grounded in the moment. Sessions aim to be simple and direct - talking through problems, noticing patterns, and testing small changes between meetings.

Stephanie also pays attention to how attachment and communication affect everyday relationships. She helps people untangle patterns that cause guilt, shame or difficulty trusting others. Work on body image, self-love and forgiveness is practical and paced to each person’s needs.

For those worried about narcissistic dynamics or social anxiety, Stephanie offers a steady, non-judgemental space to reflect and plan next steps. She can help with finding purpose, rebuilding confidence, and making decisions during transitions.

Sessions are offered in English and can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.

How Stephanie adapts therapeutic approaches for online care

Stephanie commonly uses a person-centred approach which focuses on listening and following the client's lead to clarify goals and priorities. This helps people who feel overwhelmed by stress, relationship strain or low self-esteem to name what matters and work at their own pace. Mindfulness-based techniques are also used to anchor attention and reduce immediate emotional distress; these are practical exercises that can be practised between sessions to build calm and focus.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Stephanie will explore what feels most useful for each person and adjust techniques based on needs, preferences and progress. The process is collaborative - goals are agreed, reviewed and refined as therapy continues so the approach stays relevant.

Online therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different circumstances. Video is useful for longer conversations and visual connection, phone calls can be easier when less bandwidth is available, and chat or messaging work well for short check-ins or when writing feels more comfortable. These options make it simpler to fit sessions around work, family life and other commitments, while keeping therapy consistent and accessible.