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Vaughan Sexton, BACP

Compassionate counsellor for practical change

3 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Vaughan

Vaughan Sexton is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction and relationship concerns. He supports those coping with career pressures, depression, grief and intimacy-related worries. Vaughan works with people who identify as LGBT and those dealing with trauma and abuse or major life changes.

He holds BACP registration and has three years of professional experience in the field. Vaughan aims to offer respectful and sensitive care, and to adapt his conversations to each person's needs.

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Background and approach

He focuses on practical steps as well as listening, so people can leave sessions with ideas they can try between meetings. Vaughan prefers to co-create each plan with the person seeking help. That often means setting short-term goals, practising new ways to manage stress, and revisiting what is or isn’t working.

He explains options in plain language and checks in about progress regularly. When someone is dealing with addiction, relationship problems, or career uncertainty, Vaughan works to break concerns into manageable parts. He pays attention to family of origin issues, communication struggles, and feelings of guilt or shame that can make change harder.

People who have caregiving responsibilities or who are facing illness in the family can find practical support too. Vaughan also addresses blended family dynamics, fatherhood issues, and challenges around commitment and intimacy. He encourages realistic steps and steady pace so change feels possible.

Approaches that suit online sessions

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques often used in brief, practical work include goal-focused talking therapy and structured problem-solving. Goal-focused talking therapy helps people set clear, short-term aims and work step by step towards them; it is useful for stress, anxiety, career concerns and coping with life changes.

Structured problem-solving teaches a method for breaking big problems into smaller tasks and testing small changes. That approach can help with relationship issues, addictions, feelings of emptiness and communication problems.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Vaughan will talk with each person about their situation, goals and preferences and then suggest ways to proceed. He treats this as a collaborative process and adjusts plans when something isn’t helping.

Online therapy makes it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer typing, want brief support between sessions, or need flexibility around work or caregiving commitments.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Vaughan commonly help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and career difficulties, grief, trauma and intimacy-related issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Vaughan uses a straightforward, person-centred style that mixes listening with practical steps and short-term goals tailored to each person.
What experience does he bring?
He has three years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom helping people with career problems, depression and related concerns.
What credentials and location are shown?
He is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Therapy is available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

What this therapist works with

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Experience
3 years
Licensed
Languages
English

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