Stephanie Wood , BACP

Stephanie Wood recognises that life can sometimes feel like a sequence of hurdles that leave people feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. At Dragonfly Counselling in York, she provides a warm and compassionate space where individuals can explore their thoughts and feelings without judgement. As a person-centred counsellor, she works from the belief that each person is the expert in their own life, and her role is to support and guide clients as they uncover their own answers and pathways.

Her approach avoids offering ready-made solutions or telling people what to do. Instead she creates time and space for reflection, listening carefully and working at the client’s pace with a non-directive style that focuses on what matters most in each session. With a background in the performing arts, she has a particular understanding of the insecurities and self-doubt that can affect creative individuals and takes satisfaction in helping them build self-awareness, personal freedom, and emotional growth.

Stephanie completed a three-year training and holds a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. She has developed experience through work in educational settings, voluntary roles with local charities, and in a rural GP practice. She is a fully qualified and insured counsellor, holds an enhanced DBS certificate, and is a registered member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She welcomes enquiries from people who feel she might be a good fit for their needs.

Person-Centred Support and Online Therapy

Client-Centered Therapy places the person at the heart of the work, offering a respectful, non-directive space in which the client’s own experience and insight guide the process. This approach helps with issues such as anxiety, relationship strain, grief, and feelings of being stuck by encouraging self-exploration and personal responsibility for change.

In addition, Stephanie brings coaching-informed skills that support practical goal-setting and forward movement when clients wish to focus on clearer steps, life transitions, or developing confidence. These coaching elements can complement the person-centred process by helping translate reflection into action.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the journey and Stephanie works collaboratively with each person to identify what fits best with their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they explore options and adjust the style of work as therapy progresses to ensure it remains helpful.

Online therapy with a licensed professional offers flexibility and accessibility - sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging mean people can choose the format that suits their life and schedule. This variety makes it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access support from home or work when it is most needed.