Counsellor profile
David Stevens, BACP
Counsellor - stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Men's mental health focus
About David
Counsellor David Stevens is BACP registered and works in the United Kingdom. He has three years' experience supporting people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, career issues, grief, trauma and other life changes.
David keeps things straightforward and down-to-earth. He treats sessions like a conversation rather than an interview. He focuses on practical ways to ease pressure and gain clarity while working at a pace that suits the client.
His main approaches are Client-Centred Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. In practice this means he listens to what matters most to the client and then uses short-term, goal-oriented techniques when they help.
David often helps with specific issues such as workplace burnout, problems with communication, commitment worries, and feelings of emptiness. He also has experience with grief, trauma, anger, low self-esteem, and long-term health or caregiving stresses.
He works with adults who want a direct, conversational style of counselling. Sessions are aimed at making everyday pressures more manageable and supporting decisions about next steps. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then book a first session.
David offers counselling in English and does not currently accept international clients. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How his approaches inform online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy puts the client's experience at the centre. The counsellor listens, reflects and follows what the client brings. This approach suits issues where being heard and understood matters, such as grief, low self-esteem and relationship difficulties.Solution-Focused Therapy looks at small, practical steps and what changes would look like. It is short-term and goal-oriented, and can help with stress, coping with life changes, and making decisions about work or relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what feels helpful, and then choose how to combine listening and short-term techniques. This is a collaborative process and can change as therapy progresses.
Confirm the exact session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They may also be adjusted if someone prefers not to use video, needs a quieter setting, or wants a shorter slot around work or family commitments.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, career matters, grief, trauma, anger, low self-esteem and depression.
How would you describe his approach in sessions?
He uses a straightforward, conversational style drawing on Client-Centred and Solution-Focused approaches to listen first and then work towards practical goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of counselling experience working with adults in the UK.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
In what languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book with him?
He does not currently accept international clients.
How are fees charged?
Fees vary 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 counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.