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David Stevens, BACP

David Stevens is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief and major life changes.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
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About David

David Stevens is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief and major life changes. He works with those dealing with trauma, depression, anger and low self-esteem. David describes a straightforward, down-to-earth style that aims to make talking feel natural rather than clinical.

He is BACP listed and practises from the United Kingdom. Sessions are shaped to each person’s needs and pace. David focuses on helping people find clarity, reduce pressure and make practical steps forward.

Background and approach

His approach is rooted in Client-Centred Therapy, which means conversations are led by the person’s experience and priorities. He also uses Solution-Focused Therapy techniques to help identify small, achievable changes and build momentum. In sessions David keeps language plain and practical.

He listens, reflects what you say and helps map out manageable next steps. This can be helpful for issues such as career stress, family-related worries, caregiver strain, chronic illness challenges and communication difficulties. David has three years of counselling experience.

He works with concerns including abandonment, commitment and control issues, fatherhood matters, hearing impairment related difficulties, and impulses or behavioural concerns. He aims to make the first steps into therapy less daunting and to offer steady support as people work towards change.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	408997	November 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Ways of working David names

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Practical approaches for online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the heart of the work. The counsellor listens with empathy and follows what matters to the client, helping them to name feelings and decide what to focus on. This approach is useful for tackling anxiety, low self-esteem, grief and feeling stuck.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable changes. It looks for existing strengths and past successes and builds quick, practical steps to reach clearer goals. This can be especially helpful for career decisions, relationship communication and coping with life transitions.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the process. The counsellor will discuss options and work together with the client to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative choice can be reviewed as work progresses.

Online sessions give practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to use a camera. Live chat and text-based messaging suit short check-ins, written reflection or people who find typing easier than speaking. Together these formats help therapy fit around work, family and daily life.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does this counsellor support?

He supports a wide range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, grief, trauma, depression and self-esteem issues.

How would sessions feel in practice?

David describes his style as straightforward and down-to-earth. Sessions are conversational, with an emphasis on listening and working at a pace that suits the individual.

What experience does the counsellor have?

He has three years of counselling experience supporting people through workplace burnout, men’s mental health, major life decisions and other personal challenges.

Where is the counsellor based and what are the credentials?

He works from the United Kingdom and is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.

Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

Which session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What do I need to do to begin?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.