Stephanie Wood, BACP

Stephanie Wood offers compassionate, person-centred counselling from Dragonfly Counselling in York, supporting people through periods of stress, anxiety, grief, relationship difficulty, addiction, and other life transitions. She creates a welcoming, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings at their own pace and uncover personal insights rather than being given prescriptive solutions. Her practice emphasises empathic listening and a non-directive approach that helps individuals reflect, build self-awareness, and move toward greater emotional balance.

Bringing a background in the performing arts, Stephanie understands how creative work can intersect with insecurity and self-doubt, and she draws on that experience to help clients in creative fields reconnect with confidence and purpose. She completed a three-year Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and has worked in educational settings, voluntary roles with local charities, and a rural GP practice, developing a broad understanding of diverse needs across the community.

Stephanie is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP - and holds an enhanced DBS certificate. She is fully qualified and insured. Prospective clients are invited to explore her website for more information and to get in touch if they feel she might be a good fit for their needs.

Person-Centred Care and Online Therapy

Client-Centred Therapy, also known as person-centred counselling, focuses on listening with empathy and treating each person as the expert in their own life. This approach creates a supportive environment where individuals can explore feelings like anxiety, grief, relationship concerns, and issues with self-esteem at their own pace. It is especially helpful for people seeking understanding, emotional clarity, and a collaborative space to work through life changes.

A second defining feature of Stephanie's practice is a non-directive stance that emphasises reflection rather than instruction. Sessions prioritise the client’s priorities and goals, helping to build self-awareness and personal agency rather than offering quick fixes. This style supports a wide range of concerns, from parenting and career stress to trauma recovery and coping with addiction.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Stephanie works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best suit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the way she works as the relationship develops. Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit counselling into busy lives and to access consistent support from wherever the client is located within the therapist's service area.