CYNTHIA K N STEPHENS
Counsellor, Therapist, Psychotherapist
Verified therapist
About me
I’m Cynthia K N. Stephens, a British/South African counsellor based in Dorset, UK, with over 27 years of experience working with individuals in a variety of wellbeing and educational settings, alongside 7 years of professional counselling experience. Throughout my career, I have been passionate about supporting people from all walks of life, helping them to feel valued, heard, and understood. I believe that every individual deserves a safe and supportive space where they can openly explore their thoughts, feelings, concerns, and life challenges without fear of judgement. I work closely alongside my clients by using active listening skills, empathy, and professional knowledge to create a warm, respectful, and confidential environment built on trust and acceptance. My approach is centered on offering unconditional positive regard, allowing clients the freedom to express themselves openly and honestly at their own pace. By gently exploring different perspectives together, I support clients in developing greater self-awareness, understanding, and confidence in navigating life’s difficulties. My aim is to empower each person to discover their own strengths, gain clarity, and move towards positive and meaningful change in their wellbeing and everyday life.
7 years
of experience
Speaks
English, Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Zulu
Type of sessions available
By phone
Online
Areas of expertise
Anxiety
Family issues
Anger
Bereavement
Couple relationships
Parenting
Suicidal thoughts
Relationship diversity
Emotional abuse
Childhood difficulties
Loneliness
Burnout/Work-Related Stress
Fees
Average session fee:
£50.00
Fee structure
£ 30 first session for consultation -payment through PayPal account-
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Therapy offered
Psychoanalytic
Person-centred/humanistic
Integrative
Transactional analysis
Child Psychotherapy
Gestalt
Client groups
Adults
Children
Training and qualifications
I completed my secondary education in South Africa before continuing with my studies in the UK at Bournemouth and Poole College, where I studied Health and Social Care alongside Basic Counselling Skills. I later graduated from Redlands Counselling and Training Centre with a Level 3 qualification in Psychotherapy and a Level 4 Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling. I am currently undertaking postgraduate studies with University of Chichester in partnership with APAC and PTUK at Level 7. Therapeutic Approach: My approach is grounded in Humanistic Integrative Counselling, enabling me to draw upon a range of therapeutic models to support each client’s individual needs and unique life experiences. I believe counselling can be highly beneficial in helping people navigate the personal challenges and difficulties that can arise throughout life. Therapeutic Models Incorporated into My Practice: Person-Centered Therapy Gestalt Therapy Transactional Analysis Attachment Theory Brief Psychodynamic Therapy Brief Solution-Focused Therapy Specialists in 'Working with Children and Y/P' Study PTUK with APAC This integrative approach allows me to work flexibly and collaboratively, providing support that is tailored to each client within a safe, respectful, and compassionate environment.
Verified professional membership
