Stephen Davis, BACP

Stephen Davis is a counsellor with a BACP accreditation and ten years of practice. He presents a calm, practical way of talking through difficult moments so people feel heard and clearer about next steps.

He prefers an integrative approach, drawing on cognitive, emotional and behavioural ideas alongside Transactional Analysis. That means sessions can include thinking about patterns of thought, exploring feelings, and trying out small changes to behaviour. Stephen tailors those methods to what each person needs rather than using a single fixed model.

Common concerns he works with include anxiety, stress and low self-esteem. He also helps with relationship issues, grief, trauma and abuse, and people facing major life changes or career crossroads. Additional areas of focus include attachment and abandonment worries, communication and commitment problems, and the effects of chronic illness or caregiving strain.

Sessions often look like a mixture of talking and practical problem-solving. Stephen also uses coaching techniques to build confidence and clarify goals. He aims to make the work straightforward so people can apply what they learn between sessions.

He offers a thoughtful space for people to make sense of their experiences. If someone wants to explore meaning, cope with difficult feelings, or find ways to change unhelpful patterns, he will listen and help plan the next steps.

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 testing small changes in behaviour to reduce distress or improve routines. Existential Therapy helps people think about meaning, values and choices when life feels confusing or hollow.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their goals and preferences, and can adjust the way they work as those goals change over time.

If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the exact session formats before booking as the profile does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use talking and practical exercises from their own daily context, which can help apply new ways of coping between meetings.