Stephanie Woollacott
Counselling & Therapy
Professional counselling for real-life change
Hello, I'm Steph.
I am a qualified counsellor and educator based in the South of France. I hold a BA (Hons) Degree in Psychology from Sussex University, a Counselling Diploma and UK Certificate of Education (CertEd) from Plymouth University.
After starting my career in education, I found my passion in counselling and now work privately online with adults and adolescents. I continue to expand my skills through advanced training in Trauma Based Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Bereavement Counselling, Internal Family Systems, and EMDR (DMOKA).
My approach is compassionate, person-centred, and focused on supporting growth and healing. I offer online counselling sessions to make therapy accessible and flexible wherever you are.
A Space to Explore, Understand, and Heal
Counselling offers a calm, confidential space to make sense of your thoughts and emotions.
Together, we explore what’s beneath the surface — finding clarity, acceptance, and the strength to move forward.
Find Clarity and Acceptance
In a calm, supportive space, you can begin to explore thoughts and feelings that have felt heavy or confusing. Together, we work gently toward understanding and self-acceptance.
A Relationship Built on Trust
Trust takes time to build. Through care and genuine connection, we create a safe space where you can speak freely and begin to see things more clearly.
What Brings You to Therapy?
Abuse
Support for recovery from verbal, sexual, physical, or emotional mistreatment — rebuilding safety and self-worth.
Exploring Patterns
Our early relationships shape how we see ourselves and others. Counselling helps explore these patterns and build healthier ways of relating.
Bullying
Helping you process the impact of bullying and restore your sense of confidence and belonging.
Confidence
Strengthening self-trust and resilience to move through challenges with assurance and balance.
Depression
Working through feelings of sadness, fatigue, and loss of motivation to rediscover energy and hope.
OCD
Gently unpacking obsessive thoughts and repetitive behaviours to regain a sense of calm and control.
Anxiety, Stress & Burnout
When life feels overwhelming, it’s easy to feel stuck in worry or exhaustion. Together we’ll understand the causes and find ways to restore calm and balance.
Grief & Loss
Navigating the pain of losing a loved one or meaningful life role with compassion and understanding.
Relationships
Improving communication and understanding in relationships with partners, family, or colleagues.
Self-Development
Exploring patterns, strengths, and possibilities for deeper self-awareness and personal growth.
Self-Harm
Compassionately addressing the emotions beneath self-destructive behaviour and finding safer ways to cope.
Crew Counselling
As a former yacht crew member, and having spent time in the wider industry, I understand the pressures of life onboard.
I was recently interviewed by Yachting Pages on this topic, the piece may help crew struggling with emotional health know they’re not alone and that support is available.
Try a Free 30-Minute Introductory Session
Start with a relaxed, no-pressure chat to see if counselling feels right for you.
This introductory session is a chance to meet me, get a sense of how I work, and see whether talking online feels comfortable.
It’s your time to ask questions, share what brings you here, and explore whether we might be a good fit.
What We Can Achieve
In our 30 minutes, you can:
- Get to know my approach and style
- Experience what an online session feels like
- Talk about what you’re hoping to get from counselling
- There’s no commitment — just space to explore and see if it feels right for you.
I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become.
Carl Jung
