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Stuart Branton, BACP
United Kingdom
Counsellor - anxiety and trauma
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-centred approach
- Mindfulness techniques
About Stuart
Stuart Branton is a counsellor registered with the BACP and has four years of clinical experience. He works with people coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, addictions, sleep problems, bipolar issues, and career or life changes. Sessions are conducted in English from the United Kingdom.
He uses a practical, person-focused approach that helps people notice thoughts and patterns that keep problems going. Stuart combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centred listening and mindfulness tools. He also draws on trauma-focused methods when past events are central to current difficulties.
Stuart keeps sessions straightforward and calm. He listens to what is most pressing, then helps break issues into small steps to try between meetings. Typical work includes spotting unhelpful thinking, trying new behaviours, and developing simple routines for sleep or stress relief.
When trauma or emotional abuse is part of the picture, he works at a pace the person feels able to manage. Mindfulness practices are used to help with grounding and noticing bodily responses. The emphasis is on practical skills people can use day to day, not long technical explanations.
People looking to start are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and book an initial session. Stuart explains the options for next steps and what to expect in the first meeting.
How Stuart uses CBT, client-centred work and mindfulness online
Stuart uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to break problems into concrete parts - thoughts, feelings and behaviours - and then tests small changes to see what helps. CBT is useful for anxiety, stress, sleep problems and mood difficulties because it focuses on practical experiments and clear steps to try between sessions.He combines CBT with client-centred listening, which means sessions start by hearing what matters most to the person and shaping work around their priorities. Mindfulness techniques are used alongside these approaches to help people notice bodily responses and remain present during difficult moments; these practices can support trauma recovery and reduce rumination.
Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative. Stuart will discuss goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before, and then agree on a plan together. That plan can change as progress is reviewed, with emphasis on workable skills and realistic tasks.
Please confirm the current session formats before booking, as they are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed and let people join from wherever they are based in the UK. Registered or accredited professionals can advise which format best supports the work you want to do.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does he help with most often?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, addictions, sleep problems, bipolar issues and career or life changes.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test alternative responses. This often involves homework tasks and small behaviour experiments between sessions.
What is his experience and background?
He has four years of therapeutic experience working with a wide range of emotional and interpersonal issues, including trauma and emotional abuse.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He holds BACP registration and practices from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at present.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model 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.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.