Stephanie Cartwright , BACP

Stephanie Cartwright is a counsellor who uses a person-centred approach to help people make practical changes. She draws on cognitive behavioural techniques and solution-focused work to tackle problems like anxiety, depression and relationship strain. Stephanie works with people who want tools to feel more in control and to make steady progress between sessions.

She keeps sessions focused on the priorities the client brings. Meetings are aimed at short-term gains and clear steps that can be practised between appointments. Clients often explore thinking patterns, small behavioural shifts and ways to rebuild self-esteem after a breakup or difficult life event.

Stephanie has eight years' experience and has worked with a wide range of people, including professionals, stay-at-home parents and students. She has also practised in a hospice setting supporting people with terminal and non-terminal diagnoses and their carers as they face grief and changing roles.

Her approach treats wellbeing as a whole by addressing mental, emotional, spiritual and physical aspects. That means conversations can cover coping strategies, pacing, self-care and practical problem solving that fit everyday life.

Sessions commonly include brief tasks to try between meetings so progress can be noticed. The aim is to help people feel more focused, empowered and able to make decisions that move them toward the life they want.

Practical approaches for online counselling

Stephanie blends client-centred work with cognitive behavioural therapy to support people online. Client-centred therapy means the conversation centres on the person's own goals and experiences, helping them find their own solutions and build confidence. Cognitive behavioural therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioural changes to reduce anxiety and low mood.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a joint effort. The therapist will review goals, current challenges and personal preferences and then agree a plan together. That might mean trying CBT exercises for a few weeks, then shifting to solution-focused tasks when quick practical steps are needed.

Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video calls allow fuller conversation and visual cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat gives a quick check-in and messaging supports short reflections between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life and other commitments while keeping the focus on progress.