David Stevens, BACP

David Stevens is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief and depression. He also supports those dealing with trauma, workplace pressures and major life changes. His manner is down-to-earth and direct, aimed at making conversations feel natural rather than clinical.

He keeps sessions simple and practical. People can expect a respectful space to talk and be heard. He works at a pace that suits each person and focuses on clear steps to reduce pressure and find direction.

David draws on client-centred methods, which put the person's own concerns and choices at the centre of the work. He also uses solution-focused techniques to help identify small, achievable changes. He blends these approaches to match what someone needs in the moment.

Across three years of practice he has supported a wide range of concerns, including caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, communication and commitment issues, and challenges linked to autism and hearing impairment. He aims to help people gain clarity, manage difficult feelings, and make practical decisions.

If taking the first step feels hard, he encourages people to be realistic about progress and to set small goals. He invites those ready for change to reach out and begin a steady, collaborative process of finding ways forward.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's own goals and feelings. The counsellor listens without directing, helping someone name what matters most and decide next steps. This approach is useful when someone wants a space to think things through and be heard.

Solution-Focused Therapy looks for small, practical changes that move a person forward. Sessions often focus on what works already and how to build on it. This can help with problems like stress, relationship conflict or coping with life changes where clear, short-term steps are helpful.

Finding the right way of working is part of the process. The therapist will discuss what feels most useful and adapt methods as sessions progress. It is a collaborative decision based on the client's goals, needs and preferences.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around daily life, such as fitting a short check-in during a lunch break or avoiding travel time. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm the available options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions help maintain continuity of care and make regular meetings more achievable when life is busy.