Stephanie Wood, BACP

Stephanie Wood offers compassionate, person-centred counselling from Dragonfly Counselling in York, supporting people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about next steps. She creates a warm, non-judgmental space where individuals can explore thoughts and feelings at their own pace and discover personal insights rather than being given ready-made solutions.

Working in a non-directive way, Stephanie focuses on what matters most to each person in every session, helping them reflect, build self-awareness, and move toward greater emotional balance. Her background in the performing arts gives her a particular understanding of the insecurities and self-doubt that can affect creative people, and she enjoys helping clients address those challenges while fostering personal freedom and growth.

Stephanie trained for three years and holds a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. She has gained experience through voluntary roles with local charities and work in a rural GP practice, as well as time spent in educational settings. She has three years of professional experience supporting people with issues such as stress, anxiety, relationships, parenting, self-esteem, trauma, grief, addiction, and life changes.

Stephanie is a fully qualified and insured counsellor who holds an enhanced DBS certificate and is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She welcomes enquiries from people who feel they might be a good fit and encourages visitors to her website to get in touch for more information.

Client-Centered Support and Online Therapy

Stephanie practices using a client-centered therapeutic approach, which focuses on listening without judgment and helping people explore their own feelings and priorities. This approach supports people facing anxiety, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, grief, and life transitions by creating space to reflect and identify personal solutions.

Stephanie also brings a sensitive, non-directive stance rooted in empathy and respect, allowing each person to set the pace and focus of their work together. That collaborative process helps determine which strategies and supports will best meet a client’s needs, goals, and preferences, with the therapist and client choosing the right path together.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place via video call or phone, and shorter contacts are available through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, access consistent support from home or work, and continue progress even when in-person meetings are difficult to arrange.