- Years in practice
- 10
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Self esteem
- Focus
- Career difficulties
About Stephen
Stephen Davis is a BACP counsellor with ten years' experience. He offers a down-to-earth way of talking about stress, anxiety, relationships and parenting concerns. He aims to make sessions practical and easy to follow for busy people who need straightforward support.
Stephen prefers to draw on approaches that explain how thoughts, feelings and behaviour connect. He uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ideas alongside psychodynamic and existential thinking. He adapts his style to what each person needs rather than sticking to one method.
Background and approach
In sessions he focuses on clear, achievable steps. That might mean spotting patterns that keep problems going, practising new ways of talking, or working on small goals to build confidence. He also helps people consider deeper life questions about meaning, values and long-term change.
He has supported people with a wide range of concerns including depression, bipolar symptoms, grief, trauma, anger and issues around identity and LGBT matters. He also works with career decisions, coping with life changes, fatherhood issues and family-related stress. Stephen offers conversations that aim to be calm and practical.
He encourages reflection without judgement and helps people find clearer ways forward. If someone wants to explore coaching-style goals alongside therapy, he can combine those aims in sessions.
What Stephen works with
Everything Stephen lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Stephen helps people with.
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Workplace issues
Approaches Stephen lists
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How his approaches work for online therapy
Stephen commonly uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Existential Therapy when working online. CBT focuses on how thoughts and behaviours affect feelings and offers practical exercises that can be tried between sessions to reduce anxiety or change unhelpful habits. Existential Therapy helps people think about meaning, values and choices when life feels uncertain, which can be useful for parenting transitions or career shifts.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through goals, personal preferences and what has helped before, then choose or adapt methods in collaboration. That shared planning helps shape sessions so they feel relevant and manageable.
Online formats offer several practical benefits. Video calls let people see body language and have a fuller conversation, while phone sessions work well when video is difficult or lower bandwidth is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit brief check-ins, reflective writing, or people who prefer typing to speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare and other commitments, and let the therapist support progress from wherever the client is located in the United Kingdom.
Questions people ask about Stephen
What kinds of problems does he help with?
Stephen supports people with relationship strain, self-esteem, career questions, anxiety and stress. He also helps with grief, trauma, parenting concerns and mood difficulties such as depression and bipolar symptoms.
What is his style of therapy like?
He uses a practical, down-to-earth style that combines cognitive and psychodynamic ideas with existential questions. Sessions typically focus on understanding patterns and trying small, achievable changes.
How much experience does he have?
He has worked as a counsellor for ten years, supporting people with a wide range of emotional and life issues.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
Stephen practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What formats are used for online sessions?
He works through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a time according to the therapist's availability.
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