Stephen Buck, BACP
BACP-accredited counsellor for complex life challenges
- BACP accredited
- 15 years experience
- International client support
About Stephen Buck
Stephen Buck is a BACP-accredited counsellor and psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom with 15 years of clinical experience. BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and indicates professional accreditation within the UK. He brings a creative, international background to his practice and works with people over both short and long-term courses, supporting individuals from corporate and not-for-profit sectors. In addition to one-to-one work, he offers management consultancy around mental health, HR matters, workplace coaching and practical advice for organisations.
His practice uses a bespoke, integrative approach that draws on a range of psychological learnings framed within a Rogerian humanistic model. His counselling style is described as warm and interactive, and he aims to create an environment marked by respect, sensitivity and compassion, with an emphasis on equal collaboration, ongoing review and adjustment of the therapeutic plan.
Stephen tailors conversations and treatment to each person’s unique needs and has supported people facing anxiety, low mood, relationship and family difficulties, stress, workplace challenges, abuse, body image concerns and bullying or harassment. His wider areas of experience include coaching, addictions, LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy and parenting, as well as career and life transition concerns. He emphasizes support and empowerment for those taking steps toward greater wellbeing and personal fulfilment.
His practice uses a bespoke, integrative approach that draws on a range of psychological learnings framed within a Rogerian humanistic model. His counselling style is described as warm and interactive, and he aims to create an environment marked by respect, sensitivity and compassion, with an emphasis on equal collaboration, ongoing review and adjustment of the therapeutic plan.
Stephen tailors conversations and treatment to each person’s unique needs and has supported people facing anxiety, low mood, relationship and family difficulties, stress, workplace challenges, abuse, body image concerns and bullying or harassment. His wider areas of experience include coaching, addictions, LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy and parenting, as well as career and life transition concerns. He emphasizes support and empowerment for those taking steps toward greater wellbeing and personal fulfilment.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCancerControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Stephen Buck have?
Stephen Buck has 15 years of professional experience.
Is Stephen Buck a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds BACP accreditation, which reflects professional recognition from the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. No additional licence details are provided here.
In which languages does Stephen Buck provide therapy?
He provides therapy in English.
Where is Stephen Buck located?
He is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Stephen Buck as my therapist?
You can work with Stephen Buck through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Stephen Buck work with international clients?
Yes, Stephen Buck works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Stephen Buck cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches Stephen Uses and How They Work Online
Stephen draws on client-centered therapy, which focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgemental space where the client’s experience guides the work. This approach helps people explore their values, relationships and sense of self while therapists follow the client’s pace and priorities.He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical, skills-based approach that helps identify unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns and develop strategies for managing anxiety, low mood and stress. CBT is often used when clients want structured tools to tackle specific symptoms or difficulties.
Mindfulness therapy is another strand he integrates to help people build present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity to stress. Mindfulness techniques can support coping with emotional intensity, sleep challenges and ongoing worry.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Stephen works collaboratively with clients and with the guidance of licensed professionals and therapists in general terms to tailor methods to an individual’s needs, goals and preferences. He helps assess what fits best and adjusts plans over time.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit support around work, family and travel. These options increase accessibility for clients in different locations and help maintain continuity of care when life circumstances change.