- Systemic perspective
- Practical approaches
- Speaks English and German
About Stefan
Stefan Eckardt is a BACP counsellor with ten years' experience based in the United Kingdom. He works from a systemic perspective that focuses on relationships and how they shape people's struggles. Stefan speaks English and German and draws on several therapeutic approaches to tailor sessions to each person.
He helps people with a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression and addictions. He also supports those facing relationship and family tensions, intimacy or sexual culture questions, parenting strain and identity or LGBT matters. Codependency and attachment issues are among the additional areas he addresses.
Stefan's practice values practical conversation and clear, steady guidance. Sessions tend to look at how interactions, roles and patterns affect feelings and choices. He uses techniques from cognitive behavioural and mindfulness-based work alongside emotion-focused and acceptance approaches to offer different ways of breaking unhelpful cycles.
Clients can expect a calm, direct style that aims to make problems easier to talk about. Stefan often invites people to notice patterns, try small changes, and feedback on what helps. Over time this can shift how everyday situations are experienced.
To begin, people use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to Stefan's availability. He does not take international clients, and fees vary with location and the subscription model in use.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Stefan commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy alongside client-centred ideas. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, and it supports taking values-driven action despite discomfort. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships affect current patterns, helping people understand and change how they connect with others. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises a respectful, listening-led relationship where the client's experience guides the work.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Stefan will talk through goals, preferences and what has or hasn't helped before. That discussion helps decide which methods to try and how to shape sessions so they feel useful and manageable for the person in front of him.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare or travel. They can also allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, or simpler audio-only conversations when video is difficult. Registered or accredited professionals can offer these practical benefits while helping clients apply therapeutic tools in everyday life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Listed on profile
Languages
English, German
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can Stefan help with?
He works with many concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and relationship tensions. Additional focus areas include codependency, attachment issues and parenting strain.
What is his therapeutic style like?
The approach is relational and down-to-earth, looking at patterns between people. He mixes conversational work with practical exercises from cognitive behavioural and mindfulness-based methods.
How much experience does he have?
He has ten years' experience working in counselling and psychotherapy settings in the UK.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is listed with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and German.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to his availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.