Stuart McNaughton, BACP, NCPS

Stuart McNaughton is a counsellor who helps people facing jealousy, relationship strain and related concerns. He also supports those dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, addiction and issues around intimacy and self‑esteem. He writes plainly and invites people to look at what might be getting in the way of feeling more like themselves.

Stuart uses a mix of talking approaches to suit each person. He often draws on attachment ideas to understand how past relationships shape current trust and closeness. He works in a client‑centred way, listening closely and following what matters to the person in front of him. He also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to help with unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.

His background includes a Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. He is a member of the British Association of Counsellors & Psychotherapists, which is recorded as BACP, and is listed with NCPS. He has four years of experience in counselling.

Sessions focus on clear, practical steps alongside reflective work. Stuart will help people name what they feel, test small changes, and decide what fits their life. That might mean working on relationship boundaries, coping strategies for stress, or addressing patterns that feed jealousy and isolation.

People who reach out are invited to start by thinking about what they want to change. Stuart encourages straightforward conversation about goals, expectations and small, achievable steps toward feeling steadier.

How attachment and talking therapies translate online

Stuart draws on attachment‑based ideas to look at how early bonds influence current trust and closeness. That approach helps when jealousy, abandonment worries or commitment concerns repeat in relationships. Client‑centred work means sessions are guided by the person's priorities, with the counsellor reflecting and clarifying what matters most. Cognitive behavioural techniques are used to spot and test unhelpful thoughts and habits, which can reduce anxiety and improve day‑to‑day coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. Stuart will discuss options with each person and decide together what feels most useful. That decision is shaped by the goals, preferences and practical needs of the person seeking help.

The biography does not detail which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, remove travel time and allow short check‑ins when a full session is not possible. It can also make it simpler to meet with a counsellor who understands specific concerns such as jealousy, relationship strain or grief even if they are not local.