Tracy Stafford

• Stress and anxiety
• Addictions support
• Psychodynamic approach

About Tracy

Tracy Stafford helps people address stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties and depression using approaches she describes as Client-Centred, Jungian and Psychodynamic. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has three years' experience in practice.

Tracy listens to what matters most to each person and works from their experience. Sessions focus on talking through current problems and understanding patterns that affect day-to-day life. She aims to help clients notice unhelpful thinking and explore feelings linked to past events.

Her work draws on Client-Centred Therapy, which prioritises the client's perspective and personal values. Jungian ideas are used to consider deeper personal themes and symbolic meanings when relevant. Psychodynamic thinking helps make sense of recurring feelings and relational patterns.

Tracy has supported people coping with panic attacks, post-traumatic stress and seasonal mood changes as well as workplace stress and caregiver strain. She also helps with issues of guilt, shame, attachment and questions about life purpose and self-worth.

The initial focus is on identifying a few practical goals and building a clear plan for sessions. Clients are invited to reflect between meetings and bring examples from everyday life to discuss. The overall aim is clearer thinking about problems and more manageable ways of coping going forward.

How her approaches work in online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the client’s perspective and personal priorities, placing their views at the centre of the work. This approach is useful for people who want a counsellor who listens and responds to what they find important.

Psychodynamic Therapy looks at recurring emotional patterns and how past experiences influence present behaviour. It can help where people notice repeated difficulties in relationships or persistent feelings that are hard to shift.

Finding the right way of working is part of the process. Tracy will discuss the different approaches with each person and agree together which elements to use, based on needs, goals and preferences. The choice of approach can be reviewed as sessions progress.

Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around day-to-day life, for example by avoiding travel and reducing time away from work or caring duties. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed or sessions without video if that suits the person better. Because session formats are not specified in the biography, confirm the current session options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.

Topics Tracy lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Addictions
• Relationship issues
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Attachment issues
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Guilt and shame
• Life purpose
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Post-traumatic stress
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-love
• Workplace issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Jungian Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy

Questions about Tracy

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and panic attacks are listed among her main areas of work.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She practises Client-Centred, Jungian and Psychodynamic approaches and uses them to explore thoughts, feelings and relational patterns.

What experience does she have?

She has three years' experience in counselling practice.

Is she professionally recognised in the UK?

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she accept international clients?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.