Stephanie "Steph" Preston, BACP

Stephanie "Steph" Preston is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with five years of professional experience. She focuses on everyday struggles like stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, grief and self-esteem. Steph aims to offer a calm, respectful space where people can talk things through and feel heard.

Steph adapts conversations to each person's needs. She often looks at how past patterns of thinking and behaviour shape current difficulties. Together with clients she helps identify practical steps and skills that support day-to-day coping and build confidence.

Her work covers topics such as commitment issues, family problems, finding life purpose and developing self-love. Sessions typically mix reflective discussion with goal-focused planning so clients can try small changes between meetings and notice differences over time.

Steph describes her manner as sensitive and compassionate. She encourages people to take things at their own pace and brings attention to strengths while also addressing painful experiences. Many clients find this approach useful when they want both understanding and practical tools.

Reaching out for support can feel daunting. Steph offers a listening space and practical collaboration to help people move towards a clearer, more hopeful direction. If someone is ready to start, she supports them in taking the next step.

How client-centred and existential ideas guide online work

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person rather than directing them. The therapist offers empathy, acceptance and curiosity so clients can explore their feelings and make choices that suit them. This approach often helps with low mood, anxiety and self-esteem as it builds confidence and clarity about what matters.

Existential Therapy looks at meaning, life choices and personal responsibility. It helps people weigh values, purpose and next steps when feeling stuck or uncertain. This approach can be useful for concerns such as life purpose, commitment issues and coping with grief.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and will be shaped collaboratively. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs and then suggest ways of working that fit. Over the first few sessions they will check in and adapt the approach as needed.

Confirm the current session options before booking as formats are not stated in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, cut out travel time and allow shorter or more frequent check-ins where helpful. They can also offer a way to meet without being in a separate building, which some people find more convenient for regular appointments.