- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Life purpose
About Stewart
Stewart Kunaka is a HCPC-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with 16 years of professional experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, issues with self-esteem, and depression. His practice also addresses attachment and control issues, impulsivity, panic and mood disorders, social anxiety, and questions about life purpose.
Stewart’s approach begins with listening to the person in front of him. He treats clients as the experts in their own lives and looks for strengths to build on. Conversations focus on practical next steps, clearer thinking, and managing hard feelings day to day.
Sessions commonly involve talking through recent events and long-standing patterns. He helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and small behaviour changes they can try between meetings. For those coping with loss or trauma, he works at a steady pace and checks in about what feels manageable.
People who come when they feel stuck after work changes, relationship shifts or health events will find a practical emphasis. Stewart helps clients test different ways of coping and reflect on what matters next. He keeps language plain and uses short, focused sessions to explore goals.
Initial steps start with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. The subscription used for sessions can be cancelled at any time, and costs vary with location. Please confirm current session formats before booking.
Therapeutic approaches and how online work fits
Stewart uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing thoughts and behaviours. Cognitive-style approaches look at thinking patterns that keep anxiety and low mood active and introduce alternative ways of thinking to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.For trauma and grief he uses steady, paced methods that help people process difficult memories and manage intense emotions. These methods break down overwhelming material into manageable steps and include practical grounding or breathing exercises to reduce acute distress.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Stewart collaborates with each person to decide which techniques to try first, and he adapts methods based on needs, goals and how someone responds over time.
Confirm the current session formats before booking as the biography does not specify them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Registered and accredited professionals offer online sessions that support continuity of contact and practical follow-up between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression, plus related issues such as panic, mood disorders and social anxiety.
How does he approach someone feeling stuck?
He listens for strengths and looks for small, practical steps. Conversations focus on managing emotions and testing coping strategies between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 16 years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and behavioural concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.