Stewart Kunaka, HCPC

Stewart Kunaka is a counsellor registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, with 16 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. He focuses on helping people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or symptoms of depression. He also supports people coping with trauma, abuse and grief, and those wanting to build self-esteem and confidence.

Stewart starts from the view that each person knows their own story best. He looks for the strengths someone already has and uses them to meet current challenges. Sessions are practical and down to earth, with a focus on small steps a person can try between meetings.

In practice he will listen carefully and help a person work out what matters most to them. Discussions cover day-to-day patterns, reactions to stress, and ways to reduce intense feelings like panic. The aim is to help people feel more in control and clearer about their next steps.

He also pays attention to issues around attachment, control and impulsivity when they are part of someone’s struggles. Stewart can help people explore questions about life purpose and self-love alongside mood and anxiety concerns.

Taking the first step can feel daunting, and Stewart offers steady, practical support while someone finds their way forward. Prospective clients are encouraged to use the site controls to begin matching and to schedule a first meeting.

How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions

Stewart draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on building coping skills and exploring how past experiences affect present feelings. One common method helps people notice unhelpful thought patterns and try alternative ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety and low mood. Another approach looks at how relationships and attachment influence reactions, helping someone understand why they respond strongly in certain situations and practise different responses.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Stewart will work with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs, goals and preferences, and he will adjust the work as progress is made. The emphasis is on practical tools and steps that people can use between sessions.

Practical benefits of online therapy include the ability to fit sessions into a busy week and reduce travel time. Online work can make it easier to check in more regularly and to use homework or short exercises between meetings. The biography does not list supported session formats, so please confirm the available online options before booking to ensure they suit your day-to-day life and goals.