Stephen Davis, BACP
Stephen Davis is a counsellor who works in straightforward, practical ways.
About Stephen
Stephen Davis is a counsellor who works in straightforward, practical ways. He has been practising for 10 years and holds BACP accreditation. Stephen aims to make talking about hard things feel manageable and clear rather than overwhelming.
He draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Existential Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and psychodynamic ideas. That mix helps him respond to the actual problem in the room, whether it is anxiety, low mood, stress, trauma or issues around identity.
Background and approach
He adjusts his approach to what each person needs rather than using one fixed method. Stephen helps people who are dealing with relationship strain, loss, difficult life transitions, work pressures, or ongoing low self-esteem. He also works with clients processing trauma and abuse.
His practice includes support for people facing family and parenting stresses, grief, anger and challenges linked to chronic illness. Sessions are aimed at making small, workable changes. He uses clear questions and practical exercises to build new habits and thinking patterns.
He also offers space to reflect on deeper patterns that repeat in relationships and personal choices. Stephen frames counselling as a collaborative process. He listens first, then suggests steps that feel relevant and doable.
People come away with clearer choices, gentler self-talk and a plan to move forward.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 196718 | March 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Stephen lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Workplace issues
Ways of working Stephen names
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor lists and does not check training records.
How Stephen’s approaches translate to online therapy
Stephen draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in online sessions. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with simple exercises, which works well in short video or text check-ins. Motivational Interviewing uses gentle, goal-focused conversations to help people find their own reasons to change, which suits guided phone sessions or chat-based exchanges.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Stephen listens to your situation and preferences, then suggests ways of working that match your goals. He adjusts methods over time so sessions stay relevant and useful rather than fixed to one style.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let you work face to face from different locations. Phone sessions can be better when you need a lower-bandwidth option or a quick check-in. Live chat and text messaging allow brief or ongoing support between longer sessions and can fit into busy days. These formats help people continue work on issues like anxiety, trauma responses and relationship difficulties without extra travel.
Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns can I bring to sessions?
Stephen works with worries such as anxiety, depression, stress, trauma and abuse. He also supports people facing relationship, career, grief and self-esteem difficulties.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a blend of approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Existential Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and psychodynamic ideas. Sessions are practical and conversational, aimed at helping people try different ways of thinking and behaving.
What is his professional background?
He has worked as a counsellor for 10 years and brings experience helping people with a wide range of issues from stress to trauma.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practises in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation as listed in his profile.
Can I have sessions in other languages or from abroad?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not taking international clients.
What formats are available for online work?
Sessions can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on what suits you best.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.