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Stephen | Psychotherapist
Psychotherapy Sedbergh
I’m Stephen, a psychotherapist based in Cumbria offering walk-and-talk and online therapy. Many of the people I support come to me because anxiety, fear, or phobias are getting in the way of living fully. My approach is calm, grounded, and practical - helping you make sense of what you’re experiencing and find ways forward that restore confidence and balance.
Alongside anxiety-related difficulties, I specialise in:
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Trauma and PTSD
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Abuse and relational wounds
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Addiction and recovery
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Stress and burnout
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Boarding school trauma
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Men’s mental health and emotional wellbeing
I believe therapy doesn’t have to feel clinical or pressured. Outdoors in nature, walking side-by-side, or online via Zoom, I create a safe space to ease conversations and reduce stress.
From spring 2026, I’ll also be offering Paddle-Board Therapy in the Lake District, combining movement on the water with reflective conversation.
If you would like to know more or book an appointment, please send me a message via the send a message - button.
Online therapy
Online therapy is a flexible way to access support from wherever you feel most at ease - whether that’s at home, at work, or another safe space. I use Zoom, a secure and easy-to-use platform, so you only need a device and an internet connection. You don't have to download the Zoom software.
Sessions follow the same approach as my outdoor work: calm, grounded, and tailored to you. Many people find that online therapy makes it easier to talk about anxiety, fears, or phobias without the added pressure of travelling.
The aim is simple: to support you in standing tall again and and to take steps towards living with greater purpose and ease.
Qualifications and registrations
- PgDip. Counselling and Psychotherapy - Level 7
- Certificate in Counselling - Level 3
Additional Secialist Training
- ACTO Certificate in Online Counselling
- Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People
- Certificate in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
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Extended Certificate in Pre-Therapy and Nature Based Contact Reflections
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Attachment-Focused EMDR Workshop : Healing Relational Trauma and Adults Abused in Childhood
Healing Relational Trauma and Adults Abused in Childhood
- IOL Outdoor First Aid (2 Day)
Registrations
I offer therapy in
Specialisations
- 1. Anxiety
- 2. Fear and Phobias
- 3. Trauma and PTSD
- 4. Addiction and Recovery
- 5. Boarding School Syndrome
- 6. Abuse - physical and sexual
- 7. Burnout
- 8. Stress
- 9. Men's Mental Health
- 10. Nature Therapy
Specialisations and Expertises
I specialise in anxiety, fears, and phobias, as well as trauma, addiction, men’s mental health, stress, and burnout.
I also have experience supporting people with abuse, boarding school trauma, and identity challenges.
My approach is grounded, practical, and often nature-based, using walk-and-talk therapy in Cumbria or secure online sessions via Zoom.
The issues I most often work with include:
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Anxiety, fears, and phobias
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Trauma and addiction
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Men’s mental health and emotional wellbeing
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Stress and burnout
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Abuse and boarding school trauma
There’s no fixed number of sessions as every client’s journey is different. Some people benefit from short-term therapy (6–12 sessions) to focus on specific challenges like anxiety or phobias, while others choose longer-term work to explore deeper patterns and create lasting change.
Together, we’ll agree on an approach that feels right for you.
Most common issues I support people with:
The Top 5 Issues I Support People With
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Anxiety, Fears & Phobias – easing the grip of worry and fear, and building confidence to face daily life.
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Trauma & PTSD - helping people process difficult experiences in a safe, grounded way.
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Addiction & Recovery - supporting change and building healthier coping strategies.
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Burnout & Stress - finding balance, resilience, and practical ways forward when life feels relentless.
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Men’s Mental Health - creating space for men to open up honestly and explore what’s going on beneath the surface.
Areas of counselling I can help with
- ✓ Anxiety
- ✓ Anxiety and depression
- ✓ Anxiety and stress
- ✓ Anxiety and trauma
- ✓ Anxiety attack
- ✓ Anxiety disorder
- ✓ Claustrophobia
- ✓ Existential anxiety
- ✓ Fear
- ✓ Fear of abandonment
- ✓ Fear of commitment
- ✓ Fear of public speaking
- ✓ Fear of rejection
- ✓ Generalized anxiety disorder
- ✓ Hyperventilation
- ✓ Insecurity
- ✓ Obsessive compulsive disorder
- ✓ Panic attack
- ✓ Panic disorder
- ✓ Performance anxiety
- ✓ Phobia
- ✓ Post-traumatic stress disorder
- ✓ Separation anxiety
- ✓ Shy Bladder Syndrome
- ✓ Social anxiety
- ✓ Stage fright
Fees
£60 per 60 minute session - Walk and Talk or Online£90 per 90 minute session - Walk and Talk or Online
£350 for Half-Day Walk and Talk
£500 for Full-Day Walk and Talk
Availability (Opening hours)
| Monday | 08.30-20.00 |
| Tuesday | 08.30-18.00 |
| Wednesday | 08.30-19.00 |
| Thursday | 08.30-20.00 |
| Friday | 08.30-20.00 |
| Saturday | 09.00-12.30 |
| Sunday | - |
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