Stephen (Steve) Rudkin , BACP, NCPS

Stephen (Steve) Rudkin is a seasoned counsellor with 26 years of professional experience across health, social care, education and secure settings, as well as in private practice. He has worked in drug and alcohol services, mental health services, advocacy, nursing, domestic abuse support and child and family services, bringing a broad perspective to complex emotional and behavioural difficulties.

Person-centred and psychodynamic trained, he practices an integrative approach that draws on techniques from different therapies to suit each person’s needs. He has provided both short- and long-term counselling, working with individuals and couples to explore the roots of current problems, including past experiences and recurring life patterns, and to identify practical ways to move toward more sustainable and fulfilling ways of living.

Stephen is skilled at offering individualized psychological and emotional care across a wide range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma, depression, grief and intimacy-related matters. He aims to help people recognise and build on their inner strengths, listening attentively and developing tailored treatment plans that respect each client’s uniqueness and potential. He holds professional credentials BACP and NCPS, which indicate recognised training and membership within counselling bodies. For further information visit www.steverudkin.com