- Person-centred approach
- Psychodynamic work
- Mindfulness methods
About Stephen
Stephen (Steve) Rudkin is a counsellor registered with BACP and NCPS. He has 26 years of practice in health, social care, education and private practice across the UK. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression and anger.
Steve uses a person-centred and psychodynamic base while drawing on other methods as needed. That means he focuses on what matters to the person in front of him, and looks at how earlier experiences and current patterns link to present problems. Sessions may include talking through feelings, noticing recurring patterns, and trying out different ways to respond.
His background includes work in drug and alcohol services, mental health, advocacy, nursing, domestic abuse and child and family services. That range gives him experience with issues like codependency, process addiction and fatherhood concerns, among others. He offers short- and long-term counselling depending on what a person wants to do.
In practical terms Steve aims to help people recognise their strengths and make changes that last. He works collaboratively to identify what’s causing distress and what might help next. He also supports people dealing with grief, intimacy-related problems, midlife questions and career strain.
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients. He uses a subscription model for sessions which can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
How his approaches work for online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and responding to the person without judgement. In practice this looks like the counsellor following the client's lead, reflecting feelings and helping crystalise what matters most. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention techniques to notice thoughts and sensations without getting carried away by them; this can help with anger, anxiety and cravings. Psychodynamic Therapy looks at recurring patterns and past influences so a person can see why they react as they do and choose different responses. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the early work. The counsellor will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what feels helpful. Together they decide whether to emphasise listening and present concerns, mindful skills, or deeper pattern work, and they adjust as progress is made. Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some people find audio calls simpler when bandwidth is limited, while others prefer video to keep visual contact. The priority is making sessions practical and workable alongside everyday life.Areas of expertise
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he work with?
Steve works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationships, trauma and abuse, depression, anger and related concerns such as grief, parenting and self-esteem.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a person-centred core with psychodynamic ideas and includes mindfulness techniques as needed. The emphasis is on talking through current issues and understanding past patterns.
How long has he been practising?
He has 26 years of experience across health, social care, education and private practice.
What qualifications and location are listed?
He is registered with BACP and NCPS and works from the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he accept international clients?
Yes, international clients are accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.