Stewart Kunaka, HCPC
Stewart Kunaka is a counsellor registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) in the United Kingdom with 16 years of professional experience.
About Stewart
Stewart Kunaka is a counsellor registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) in the United Kingdom with 16 years of professional experience. He focuses on practical support for people dealing with stress, anxiety and depression. Stewart also helps those coping with trauma, abuse and grief.
He aims to make the first step feel less daunting and more manageable. Stewart uses a collaborative approach that treats each person as the expert in their own life.
Background and approach
He listens for strengths and small changes that can build momentum. Sessions look at what feels most urgent, then break issues into clear steps you can try between meetings. He works with concerns such as panic attacks, mood disorders, social anxiety and low self-esteem.
Stewart also addresses attachment and control issues, impulsivity and questions about life purpose and self-love. The goal is to reduce distress and increase practical skills for day-to-day coping. Stewart is comfortable offering different session formats to suit varying needs.
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules or to use a shorter check-in when needed. For someone feeling stuck, Stewart aims to create steady, achievable progress.
He supports people to untangle painful experiences, try new strategies and build on what already works for them.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| HCPC | PYL32933 | May 2027 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Stewart works with
Everything Stewart lists, in their own terms.
Online support
Another approach concentrates on processing trauma and abuse through paced, supportive work that helps reduce the intensity of distressing memories and reactions. It focuses on building safety, stabilising strong emotions and developing new coping strategies for triggers and flashbacks.
Finding the right way of working is part of the process. Stewart will discuss options with each person and together they will decide which approach fits their goals and preferences. The therapist adapts plans as work progresses so clients can try methods that feel most useful.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, which make it simpler to fit therapy around work and family life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when more depth is needed. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit quick check-ins, ongoing support and people who prefer written communication.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Stewart help with?
Stewart supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and depression. He also works on related issues such as panic attacks, mood disorders and social anxiety.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He takes a collaborative and practical approach, treating the client as the expert in their own life. Sessions focus on small, manageable steps and building on existing strengths.
How much experience does he have?
He has 16 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and psychological concerns.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He works in the United Kingdom and is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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