Saralea Stewart, NCPS

Saralea Stewart is an LGBTQIA+ counsellor based in the United Kingdom with more than ten years of clinical and counselling experience. She combines a person-centred foundation with training in focused techniques such as cognitive behavioural approaches, mindfulness, sex therapy and coaching to support people facing a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, addiction, trauma, grief and issues around intimacy and identity. She holds the NCPS credential, which indicates registration with a professional counselling body, and is a member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP).

Saralea earned a first class BA (Hons) Degree in Person Centred Counselling from the University of East Anglia and the University of Essex and holds a BTEC Diploma in Counselling Skills from Great Yarmouth College. Her background includes long-term work in college settings across Cambridgeshire, roles supporting young people and housing clients, and experience as an addictions counsellor. She has over ten years in private practice and recent work within an employee assistance programme, along with substantial experience supporting members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Saralea works with adults, young people and older adults who want change, and with families navigating blended dynamics, parenting challenges and communication problems. She is passionate about developing self-awareness and providing psychoeducation to help clients build practical coping skills and clearer life direction. Prospective clients are encouraged to get in touch by phone, text or email to discuss their needs and options for working together.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online support

Client-Centred Therapy invites the therapist to listen without judgement and follow the client's lead, helping people explore feelings and build self-awareness - it is useful for those wanting a supportive space to process identity, relationships and life changes. Motivational Interviewing uses guided conversation to clarify personal goals and increase motivation for change - it is often helpful for people working on addiction, ambivalence about change, or behaviour shifts. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying strengths and practical steps toward preferred outcomes, which can be effective when clients want short-term, goal-oriented work to address stress, relationship difficulties or specific problems.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Saralea works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences, and adapts her style as the work unfolds so the approach remains useful and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions around work, family and travel, and allow registered professionals to support clients across different locations and time zones while preserving continuity of care and momentum in therapeutic work.