Stephen Hobson
Support for stress, grief and life changes
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About Stephen
Stephen Hobson helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief and changes that leave them out of step with themselves. He is a counsellor with BACP membership and five years of practice. He aims to make sessions straightforward and practical so parents can read quickly on a phone and decide if he might help.
Many people come with worries about self-esteem, guilt or loneliness. Others want support with life purpose, midlife shifts, men’s issues or living with ADHD.
Background and approach
Stephen listens to what matters most and focuses on the feelings and habits that keep problems going. His main approach is psychodynamic therapy. This way of working looks at patterns in relationships and past experiences so they become clearer.
Understanding those patterns can make it easier to change how you react now. Stephen also uses an integrative style, drawing on methods that suit each person. He will work alongside you to pick approaches that fit your needs and preferences.
Sessions aim to help you develop new coping strategies and rethink difficult thoughts. Practical goals often include reducing stress and anxiety, processing bereavement or loss, and boosting self-worth. He takes a calm, supportive stance in sessions and focuses on steady progress rather than quick fixes.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 5
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 396002
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Stephen's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Stephen works with
Everything Stephen lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
Approaches Stephen lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Stephen works online
Stephen also works flexibly, using an integrative style that borrows from different methods when useful. That means the focus in online sessions can shift according to your goals, whether you want to understand patterns, practise coping strategies, or both. Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process between you and the counsellor.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing appointments at times that suit you. It can also allow shorter check-ins when you need to briefly update progress, or quieter conversations when you prefer not to be on camera. Confirm the current session options with the therapist before booking so you know which formats are available.
Questions and answers
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, grief and self-esteem difficulties, plus ADHD-related concerns and life transitions.
How does he approach therapy?
He works mainly with psychodynamic therapy and an integrative style, looking at patterns from the past and choosing methods that suit each person.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of experience working with the issues listed in his profile.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin sessions with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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