Stewart Kunaka, HCPC

Stewart Kunaka is an HCPC-registered therapist practicing in the United Kingdom with 16 years of professional experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, low self-esteem, and depression, offering practical support and compassionate guidance tailored to each individual.

Stewart draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients build coping skills, process difficult experiences, and restore a sense of motivation and confidence. He places value on each person’s strengths and lived knowledge, working from the belief that clients are the experts on their own stories and that those strengths are central to recovery and growth.

Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life requires courage, and Stewart aims to provide steady support throughout that process. He helps people explore difficult emotions, rebuild self-worth, and navigate life transitions while focusing on realistic, achievable goals. Stewart offers care in English and is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), the UK regulator for health and care occupations.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Flexible Online Support

Stewart works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on teaching practical coping skills to manage stress, anxiety, and panic. These skills-based strategies help people identify unhelpful patterns and develop step-by-step tools for emotion regulation, problem solving, and improving day-to-day functioning.

He also applies trauma-informed approaches designed to help people safely process past experiences and cope with grief and loss. These methods prioritize pacing and respect for each person’s readiness to explore painful memories while building resilience and self-compassion.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Stewart partners with each client to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time to find the best fit for progress and wellbeing.

Online therapy with Stewart is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different lifestyles and comfort levels. This flexibility can make it easier to access consistent support around work, family, and other commitments, while maintaining continuity of care with a licensed professional.