Stephen (Steve) Rudkin, BACP, NCPS
Calm, practical counselling for parents and adults
Book with Stephen- Years in practice
- 26
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Relationship issues
About Stephen
Stephen (Steve) Rudkin uses a client-centred and psychodynamic approach to help people make sense of painful patterns. He keeps sessions straightforward and focused on practical change. Steve draws on mindfulness practices to help clients manage overwhelming feelings and stay present.
He has 26 years of experience and works with a wide range of concerns, including parenting and relationship difficulties. Steve has worked across health, social care, education and supported settings.
Background and approach
That background includes drug and alcohol services, mental health, advocacy, nursing, domestic abuse and child and family services. He offers both short and long-term counselling to suit what each person needs. In the counselling room he helps people look at what causes their difficulties and why those patterns repeat.
Past experiences and attachment issues are explored when that will help. He also uses practical mindfulness exercises to reduce stress and manage strong emotions. He supports people with addiction, anxiety, depression, grief, anger and self-esteem concerns.
Parenting and fatherhood issues are included among his focus areas. Additional work covers process addictions, codependency and relationship problems. Steve is registered with BACP and NCPS, which are listed as his credentials.
He offers sessions in English and accepts international clients. Appointments can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.
What Stephen works with
Everything Stephen lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Stephen helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Control issues
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- HIV / AIDS
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Narcissism
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
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 client-centred, psychodynamic and mindfulness work online
Client-centred therapy focuses on the person's experience and gives them space to talk while the therapist listens and reflects. This approach helps people feel heard and more able to find their own solutions, which can be useful for parenting stress and relationship issues.Psychodynamic work looks at recurring patterns and past experiences that shape current behaviour. Online sessions can be used to notice those patterns and understand how they affect day-to-day life and relationships.
Mindfulness therapy uses simple practices to bring attention back to the present and reduce overwhelm. Short mindfulness exercises can be practised during or between sessions to manage anxiety, cravings or intense emotions.
Finding the right approach is part of the process and will be decided together. The therapist will discuss your goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then adapt methods to suit you in ongoing sessions.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls recreate face-to-face conversation when visual cues help. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat and text-based messaging let people check in quickly or write about things in their own time. These options help therapy fit around family life and busy schedules.
Questions people ask about Stephen
What concerns can Steve help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship and parenting difficulties, among other issues such as grief, anger and self-esteem.
What is Steve's style of therapy like?
Steve works in a client-centred way and draws on psychodynamic thinking and mindfulness. He aims for clear, practical sessions that explore patterns and build coping skills.
How much experience does he have?
Steve has 26 years of experience working in health, social care, education, supported settings and independent practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed with BACP and NCPS and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does the cost structure work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Steve?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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