Counsellor profile
Steven May, BACP
Counsellor - Relationships and grief
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Self esteem work
- Communication problems
About Steven
Counsellor Steven May is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has three years of professional experience. He works with people around relationship concerns, family matters, grief, self esteem and coping with life changes. Steven offers help in English across issues such as attachment, communication problems and workplace stress.
Steven uses a client-centred approach. Sessions focus on the person rather than a protocol. He listens to what matters most and reflects that back, helping people gain clarity about feelings and choices. This approach is often used for problems tied to self esteem, loneliness, grief and relationship patterns.
In practical terms Steven talks through specific situations with clients. He helps people name emotions like guilt, shame or jealousy, and consider small changes in habits and responses. Conversations may include looking at communication strategies and managing control issues during transitions such as separation or changes at work.
He has worked with people dealing with forgiveness, life purpose questions and men’s issues alongside general coping strategies. The work aims to help people feel more able to handle day-to-day pressures and make clearer decisions about relationships and life roles.
Sessions are carried out in line with UK counselling practice and professional guidance from the BACP. Those considering therapy are encouraged to check the current session options before booking and to use the matching questionnaire to arrange an initial meeting.
Client-Centred work and online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's experience in the moment. The counsellor listens without pushing an agenda and reflects back what the client says. This approach helps with issues like low self esteem, grief and strained relationships by making feelings clearer and easier to talk about.Steven also uses that listening style to address communication problems and attachment struggles. The emphasis is on understanding how you feel and what you want, rather than following rigid steps. Together the client and counsellor decide which ways of working suit the issues raised and the goals set.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss options with clients and agree a plan based on their needs and preferences. This is a collaborative process, and adjustments can be made as the sessions progress.
The practical benefits of online sessions depend on the formats offered. The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt the same client-centred style to remote sessions, focusing on clear conversation and usable steps for everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with most often?
He works with relationship issues, family-related concerns, grief, self esteem and coping with life changes. Other focuses include attachment, communication and workplace problems.
What is his therapeutic style?
He practises Client-Centred Therapy, which emphasises listening and reflecting what matters to the person. Sessions focus on the client's experience rather than strict techniques.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of professional counselling experience in the UK. That experience includes work with grief, life changes and relationship concerns.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK book sessions?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact costs should be confirmed during booking.
What do I need to do to start?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. That will set up the initial meeting.
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.