- Client-Centred approach
- Solution-Focused techniques
- Work and family issues
About David
David Stevens is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years' experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, career uncertainty, major life changes, grief, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. He also pays attention to issues such as abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness, communication and commitment problems.
His way of working is direct and down-to-earth. Sessions are delivered as conversations rather than formal interviews. He aims to make space for honest talk and to move at a pace that suits each person.
David draws mainly on Client-Centred Therapy. That means he focuses on listening, reflecting what matters to the client, and helping them find their own solutions. He also uses Solution-Focused Therapy techniques to identify small, practical steps that can change how someone feels day to day.
In practice this looks like discussing what feels overwhelming, spotting patterns that keep problems going, and trying manageable experiments between sessions. He will pay attention to how work, relationships and health changes affect what someone wants next.
People who meet him can expect straightforward language and concrete suggestions rather than jargon. He offers support for emotional reactions such as anger, guilt or emptiness and helps with practical concerns like workplace stress and fatherhood issues.
To begin, readers are encouraged to use the site's matching and booking pathway to choose a first session and outline the issues they want to address.
How David uses Client-Centred and Solution-Focused work online
Client-Centred Therapy in his practice means the counsellor listens closely, reflects what the client says and supports the client to clarify their own priorities. This approach helps when someone needs space to talk through confusion, grief or painful decisions without being steered by the therapist.Solution-Focused Therapy adds practical, short-term steps. Sessions look for small experiments and clear next actions that can reduce pressure and create momentum. It is useful for workplace stress, coping with change and when someone wants concrete ways to try something different between meetings.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, and together they will decide whether to focus more on listening and reflection or on targeted problem-solving. This is a collaborative process that can change as needs shift.
Session formats are not specified in the supplied biography, so please confirm current online session options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time. Registered and accredited professionals often use online sessions to keep continuity of support when life or work schedules change.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationships, family problems, career questions, grief, trauma, low self-esteem and depression among other issues.
How does he approach feeling stuck?
He uses a straightforward, conversational style that combines Client-Centred listening with Solution-Focused steps to try small practical changes.
What experience does he have?
He has three years' experience as a counsellor working with people facing life changes, workplace stress and emotional difficulties.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is BACP registered and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can he work with clients outside the UK?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the booking flow.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.