Stefan Eckardt, BACP
Systemic therapist for relationships and life changes
- Family and couples
- Individual and group work
- Speaks English and German
About Stefan Eckardt
Stefan Eckardt practices systemic counselling and psychotherapy, an academically informed approach that focuses on relationships and the patterns that shape how people interact. He frames difficulties not as isolated problems inside a person but as part of the wider networks of family, work and community that influence everyday life. This approach is often called family therapy because it helps those in close relationships to express and explore difficult thoughts and emotions, understand one another's perspectives, identify strengths and make constructive changes together.
Although systemic work is well suited to families and couples, Stefan also applies its principles with individuals, groups and workplace teams when relationships and context are central to the issue. His experience covers a wide range of presenting concerns that clients commonly explore through systemic practice, including addiction, self-harm, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma, identity and relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, stress at work and conflict with involved authorities such as child and family social services.
He practices in the United Kingdom and works in English and German. Stefan holds membership with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists, and brings a compassionate, relational focus to help people find practical and meaningful ways forward.
Although systemic work is well suited to families and couples, Stefan also applies its principles with individuals, groups and workplace teams when relationships and context are central to the issue. His experience covers a wide range of presenting concerns that clients commonly explore through systemic practice, including addiction, self-harm, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma, identity and relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, stress at work and conflict with involved authorities such as child and family social services.
He practices in the United Kingdom and works in English and German. Stefan holds membership with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists, and brings a compassionate, relational focus to help people find practical and meaningful ways forward.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Stefan Eckardt have?
Stefan Eckardt has 10 years of experience in counselling and psychotherapy.
Is Stefan Eckardt a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds BACP membership - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists.
In which languages does Stefan Eckardt provide therapy?
Stefan provides therapy in English and German.
Where is Stefan Eckardt located?
Stefan is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Stefan Eckardt as my therapist?
You can work with Stefan through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Stefan Eckardt work with international clients?
Stefan Eckardt does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Stefan Eckardt cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Attachment and Acceptance Approaches for Online Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT invites people to notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and to clarify personal values so that actions align with what matters most. It can be helpful for anxiety, depression, stress and navigating major life changes.Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on the ways early and current relationships shape emotional patterns and security. It supports work on intimacy, relationship difficulties and attachment issues by exploring how people connect and respond to one another.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and the client’s own capacity for growth, offering a respectful, non-judgmental space to explore problems and discover solutions. It can be useful when clients need support with identity, coping and decision-making.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Stefan collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, adapting techniques as the work unfolds in partnership with the client and following standards expected of licensed professionals and therapists.
Online sessions via video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging provide flexibility for scheduling, reduce travel time and make it easier to maintain continuity of care. These options allow people to access therapy from home, at work or while traveling, and to choose the format that feels most comfortable for their circumstances.