Stacey Coombes

Stacey Coombes welcomes people who are feeling stuck, lonely, overwhelmed or unsure where to turn. She offers a calm, non-judgemental space to talk through things like anxiety, stress, low self-esteem and relationship concerns. Stacey works in a way that aims to make difficult feelings easier to manage day to day.

Stacey has ten years' experience and holds NCPS, which is shown as NCPS. She describes herself as an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist and adapts her style to each person. Sessions combine listening with practical ideas to try between meetings.

Many people mention life changes, grief, family conflict or past abuse when they first meet Stacey. She also supports people dealing with anger, impulsive behaviour, body image and intimacy-related worries. Isolation and feelings of loneliness are part of her listed focus areas and are explored alongside other concerns.

Her practice draws on several approaches so conversations can shift from exploring emotions to trying simple skills. Stacey aims to help people notice patterns, name feelings and choose steps that fit their life. She encourages moving at a pace that feels manageable.

If someone wants to begin, Stacey asks them to use the site process to match and schedule. That initial step includes a short questionnaire and a chance to book according to availability. The approach is practical, empathetic and paced around the individual's needs.

Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being ruled by them, then choose actions that match their values. It can help when anxiety, low mood or avoidance are getting in the way of everyday life.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people understand why they react in certain ways in relationships and offers ways to build new, healthier patterns of relating.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. Plans can change over time as needs and circumstances shift, and the aim is always to match techniques to what feels useful for the person.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time or allowing a shorter check-in when schedules are tight. Different approaches work well online, but the biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Many people find that regular, structured sessions plus practical between-session tasks help maintain progress when work and family life are busy.