Stuart Fisher

Stuart Fisher is an ACA counsellor with nearly three decades of experience. He helps people who are feeling stressed, anxious, depressed, or who are struggling with addictions and bipolar disorder. Stuart aims to meet people where they are and treats everyone with respect and compassion.

He starts by listening to what matters most to the client. Conversations are tailored to each person, and plans are shaped around real-life goals. Stuart works in plain language and focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions.

Stuart draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy to help manage strong emotions and difficult thoughts. He also uses Attachment-Based and Emotionally-Focused methods when relationship patterns or past hurt affect current wellbeing.

Over 29 years Stuart has supported people with a wide range of concerns beyond mood and addiction, including body image, attachment issues, dissociation, and coping after separation or disaster. He frames therapy as a collaborative process where client goals guide the pace and focus.

To start, Stuart asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to his availability. He recognises that beginning therapy can be a big step and aims to make the first appointments straightforward and respectful.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Stuart uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values. ACT focuses on taking meaningful steps even when emotions are uncomfortable, which can help with anxiety and low mood.

He also uses Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) for learning emotion regulation and coping skills. DBT offers concrete tools for managing intense feelings, reducing impulsive behaviours and improving reactions to stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Stuart will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and together decide which methods to use. That collaborative process helps shape a plan you can put into practice between sessions.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. If you prefer a particular way of meeting, mention that during the matching questionnaire so scheduling can reflect your needs.