Stewart Kunaka, HCPC

Stewart uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One approach looks at current thoughts and behaviours and helps people test new responses to anxiety and low mood; it is useful for panic, social anxiety and the day-to-day worry that wears people down. Another approach focuses on processing traumatic memories and the impact of loss, helping people make sense of what happened and reduce the ways those memories disrupt daily life. These methods aim to teach skills people can use between sessions and to reduce symptom-driven avoidance.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Stewart will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and what feels manageable. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust them as progress is made, so the therapy is a collaborative process rather than a fixed plan.

Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls let people see body language and have a fuller conversation. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging can suit those who prefer writing, need brief support between sessions, or who find messaging easier than speaking. These options offer flexibility while keeping the focus on practical steps and steady progress.