Siobhan Stephen, BACP

Siobhan Stephen helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain and grief. She works with worries such as panic attacks, social anxiety, body image concerns, and feelings of isolation. Siobhan also supports people dealing with money worries, guilt and shame, control issues, and the effects of separation or divorce.

She is a BACP counsellor with 14 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. Siobhan aims to make sessions straightforward and welcoming. She encourages honest conversation and listens without judgement so people can say what they need to say.

In the room she works collaboratively with each person to set practical goals. Sessions often focus on understanding patterns that keep problems going and on trying small changes that make everyday life easier. She offers steady support while people practise new ways of coping.

Her work pays attention to attachment and abandonment concerns, codependency, and women’s issues when they are relevant to a person’s story. She also addresses addictive behaviours including drug and alcohol addiction and related recovery challenges.

Siobhan recognises that taking the first step feels hard. She helps people plan manageable next steps and keeps the pace matched to what they can handle. To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Siobhan draws on evidence‑based therapeutic techniques that focus on understanding patterns and trying practical changes. One common approach helps people identify thoughts and behaviours that keep anxiety and panic going, then practises alternative responses to reduce their intensity. Another approach looks at attachment and abandonment themes to understand how past experiences shape current relationship reactions and feelings of loneliness.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress is made so the work fits the person rather than the other way round.

The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions around a busy week and avoiding travel time so therapy can be easier to sustain. If you are considering online options, confirm the current session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Many people find that regular, shorter sessions or flexible scheduling helps keep momentum and supports steady, manageable change.