Stephen Porter

I'm available Monday through Friday, 9.00 am to 7.00 pm.

Please contact me to check availability.

Hello, I’m Steve.

I work with people from many walks of life who are facing challenges that can feel confusing, overwhelming, or hard to put into words. I offer a calm, thoughtful, and supportive space where you can feel heard, make sense of what’s happening, and find a way forward that feels right for you.

I support:

Individuals experiencing stress, anxiety, low mood, trauma, or emotional overwhelm — whether these difficulties are linked to recent events, earlier life experiences, or are simply hard to explain.

Parents who are under strain because their children are struggling, whether at school, at home, or both.

Children and teenagers who are finding things difficult at school, at home, or in both settings.

Managers and leaders at all levels, from first-line management to board level, who are dealing with pressures arising from their role, personal circumstances, or the interaction between the two.

Before becoming a counsellor, I spent many years working in interpersonal skills training and personal business coaching. This experience helps me understand both personal and professional challenges, and how closely connected they often are.

As an integrative counsellor, I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches to support you. My work is grounded primarily in Person-Centred therapy, offering understanding and acceptance, alongside Psychodynamic therapy to explore earlier life experiences. I also use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help you develop practical tools for change, EMDR to work with intrusive or distressing memories, and Imagery Rescripting for adults who experienced trauma in childhood.

Everyone is different, so I adapt how I work to suit you and your individual needs. In our sessions, I provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgemental space where you can be yourself. We will gently explore what is happening for you, at a pace that feels comfortable. Together, we use curiosity to build understanding, develop practical ways forward, and strengthen your resilience so that meaningful and lasting change is possible.

I offer a complimentary 30-minute online initial session so we can meet, talk through what you’re looking for, and see whether working together feels like a good fit.