- CBT methods
- Existential work
- Motivational interviewing
About Stephen
Stephen Davis is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with over 10 years of practice. He works with people facing relationship pressures, low self-esteem, career questions and the stress that follows major life changes. He also supports those coping with anxiety, depression, grief and trauma, and those exploring life purpose.
He uses an integrative way of working that draws on cognitive, emotional and behavioural ideas. That means sessions often look at how thoughts, feelings and actions interact. He also includes elements of transactional analysis and psychodynamic thinking when it helps make patterns clearer.
Sessions are practical and conversational. Stephen helps people identify unhelpful patterns and try small changes to see what shifts. He uses motivational interviewing techniques when people want help taking steps toward a goal, such as work changes or improving relationships.
Stephen often supports people who feel stuck after changes in work, health or relationships. He talks through issues like attachment, abandonment, commitment and communication problems. He also offers help around parental stress, fatherhood concerns, chronic illness and caring responsibilities.
People who come to him for life purpose work explore what matters next and practical ways to move forward. He frames this as a hands-on, reflective process rather than quick fixes. The focus is on clear, manageable changes that fit the person’s daily life.
How Stephen uses different therapies in online work
Stephen commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in his practice. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions link together and helps people try small, practical changes to reduce anxiety or manage mood. Motivational Interviewing focuses on the person's own goals and readiness to change, helping them move from uncertainty to action with clear, achievable steps.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Stephen will talk with the client about what matters, what has helped before and which methods feel most useful. Together they decide what to try and adjust the plan as progress or obstacles appear.
If you plan to meet online, please confirm the specific session formats offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, health or caring commitments. They can allow shorter check-ins, avoid travel time and suit quieter surroundings or lower bandwidth needs, depending on what works for the person. Registered or accredited professionals including counsellors often use these practical benefits to help sessions fit into everyday life rather than requiring big schedule changes.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He helps with relationship issues, self-esteem, career questions, coping with life changes, stress, anxiety, depression and trauma among other concerns.
How does he approach feeling stuck?
He uses an integrative approach combining cognitive, emotional and behavioural ideas with transactional analysis and psychodynamic thinking to map patterns and try practical changes.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has worked as a registered therapist for over 10 years.
What credential and country is he registered in?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients meet with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether in-person or remote sessions are offered.
How are fees and the subscription handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
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