Stephanie Wood

Stephanie Wood practices person-centred counselling at Dragonfly Counselling in York, offering a warm, compassionate and non-judgmental environment for people who feel overwhelmed, stuck or weighed down by work stress, relationship difficulties, grief, anxiety or the strains of everyday life.

She works from the belief that each person is the expert in their own life. Stephanie’s role is to support and guide clients as they explore their thoughts and feelings, reflect on their experience and find their own way forward. Her approach is non-directive, so sessions move at the client’s pace and focus on what matters most in the moment rather than delivering ready-made solutions.

With a background in the performing arts, Stephanie has a clear understanding of the insecurities and self-doubt that can affect creative people, and she takes particular satisfaction in helping clients identify these patterns and build greater self-awareness, personal freedom and emotional growth.

Her professional training began after a career in acting led her to return to college for a three-year course, during which she achieved a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. Since qualifying, she has gained experience through voluntary roles with local charities and in a rural GP practice, and she has worked across educational settings. Stephanie is a fully qualified and insured counsellor, holds an enhanced DBS certificate and is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has 3 years of experience in practice.

Choosing the right counsellor is an important step. For more information about working with Stephanie Wood, please visit her website or get in touch to see whether you might be a good match.