Stephen Davis, BACP

Stephen Davis is a counsellor with ten years' experience. He offers a calm, practical way of talking through difficult feelings. Steve aims to help people make sense of relationship pain, stress, anxiety and low self-esteem. He also supports those dealing with grief, trauma and life changes.

Steve draws on a mix of approaches rather than a single method. That means sessions might include cognitive ideas about thoughts and behaviour, alongside exploration of deeper life themes and motivation to change. He tailors his style to what each person needs in the moment.

Conversations with Steve are straightforward and down-to-earth. He uses practical exercises and reflective discussion to help people notice patterns and try new responses. Coaching elements are offered for people wanting to build confidence or make career and life changes.

Steve also works with issues around attachment, abandonment and infidelity, and with people coping with chronic illness or caring responsibilities. He pays attention to how past experiences shape current relationships and choices.

Sessions are described as creative and supportive, with an emphasis on helping people find more meaning and enjoyment. To begin, clients share their story and goals so that Steve can suggest ways of working that suit them.

How Stephen's approaches translate to online therapy

Stephen commonly uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Existential Therapy in his work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviours to reduce stress and anxiety. Existential Therapy looks at life meaning, values and how people face major life questions, which can help when coping with loss or big life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work collaboratively to understand needs, goals and preferences, and suggest ways of working that fit the person. That conversation guides whether more practical CBT tools or a reflective existential approach is used.

If you are considering online sessions, check the available session options before booking so you know what is offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by removing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins when a full session is hard to arrange. It also lets people continue therapy while managing responsibilities such as work or caregiving.