- Cognitive behavioural work
- Existential reflection
- Motivational interviewing
About Stephen
Stephen Davis is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 10 years of practice. He works with adults on relationship strain, anger, anxiety and changes in life. He also helps clients dealing with low self-esteem and the stress that comes with work and caring roles.
He describes an integrative way of working that draws on cognitive, emotional and behavioural ideas. That means sessions may include talking through patterns, identifying unhelpful thoughts, and trying different responses in day-to-day situations. He also uses transactional analysis concepts to map how people relate to others and themselves.
Stephen mentions helping people who want more meaning or direction in life. He offers conversational coaching around confidence, decision-making and career choices. He also supports people facing grief, trauma and long-term health challenges by pacing sessions to what feels manageable.
In practice he blends shorter practical strategies with deeper conversations about life themes and past relationships. That can look like setting small experiments between sessions or tracing how early experiences affect current reactions. Sessions aim to reduce reactive patterns and help people feel more in control of how they respond.
Stephen writes that he is adaptable and intuitive as a counsellor. He invites clients to talk through what is getting in the way of daily functioning or relationships. To start he asks people to share their immediate concerns and what they want to change or understand.
How his therapeutic approaches translate to online work
CBT or cognitive behavioural work focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It helps by identifying unhelpful thinking and practising small behavioural changes that reduce reactivity and stress.Existential therapy looks at values, meaning and the choices people make. It can help when anger or frustration is tied to a sense of emptiness, life purpose or difficult transitions.
Motivational interviewing supports change by exploring a person’s own reasons for change and enhancing motivation. It is useful when someone is unsure about shifting patterns or sticking with new ways of responding.
Finding the right mix is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to see which approaches fit a person’s goals, pace and preferences. That may mean combining short practical experiments with deeper conversations about life and relationships.
The original biography does not list specific session formats here, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Registered or accredited professionals often adapt exercises and homework to suit remote meetings and everyday routines.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with relationship issues, anger, anxiety, depression and related concerns such as grief, trauma and career stress.
How would he approach my temper or anger?
He uses an integrative approach that includes cognitive and behavioural ideas to identify triggers and practise alternative responses.
What is his background and experience?
Stephen has worked as a registered counsellor for 10 years and combines several approaches in his practice.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in another language or from abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current online and in-person options before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.