Stefan Eckardt, BACP

Stefan Eckardt specialises in Systemic Counselling and Psychotherapy, an academically grounded approach that emphasizes the relationships and patterns connecting people. He frames difficulties in the context of interactions between partners, families, workplace teams and other groups, and adapts the method to suit individuals as well as collective settings. Because this work concentrates on how people affect one another, it is often referred to as family therapy, though its uses extend well beyond family units.

Drawing on established professional standards, Stefan works to help people express and explore difficult thoughts and emotions, understand different perspectives within close relationships, and build on existing strengths to make meaningful changes. He has supported clients facing a wide range of challenges, including addiction, self-harm, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma, coaching and health-related concerns. His practice also addresses identity and cultural issues, spirituality, sexuality, parenting and the stresses that can arise at home or at work. He works with people coping with difficulties involving authorities, such as Child and Family Social Services, where relational patterns often play a central role.

Stefan holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects his commitment to recognised professional standards in counselling and psychotherapy. He offers an approach that treats each person and each situation as unique, tailoring interventions to the specific needs, history and goals of the people he works with.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Stefan integrates several evidence-informed approaches to help clients find practical ways forward. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them, notice unhelpful thoughts without being driven by them, and take committed action toward valued goals - it is useful for stress, anxiety and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours, offering structured techniques to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression and other common difficulties. Attachment-Based Therapy examines how early and current relationship patterns shape emotions and responses, making it easier to repair connections and work on intimacy or family tensions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Stefan collaborates with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, adapting techniques over time and inviting client feedback to shape the work together.

Online therapy with Stefan is available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, offering practical flexibility for people with different schedules and circumstances. These options make it possible to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions from familiar settings and choose the format that best supports each person’s engagement and progress.