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David Stevens

David Stevens

Therapist · United Kingdom

Practical support for everyday struggles

  • Direct conversational style
  • Client‑centred focus
  • Solution‑oriented work

About David

David Stevens is a BACP counsellor based in Leeds, United Kingdom. He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, depression and major life changes. He also supports those facing trauma, anger, self‑esteem struggles and challenges related to career or parenting roles.

His style is straightforward and down-to-earth. Sessions aim to feel like a real conversation rather than a clinical interview. He offers a calm, respectful space and moves at a pace that suits each person.

David uses Client-Centred Therapy as his main approach, which focuses on listening and understanding a person’s perspective. He also draws on Solution-Focused Therapy to help identify practical steps and small changes that can make life feel easier.

With three years of experience and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, he blends these methods to match individual needs. He works with issues such as abandonment, communication problems, chronic illness, caregiver stress and impulsivity when they affect daily life.

People often come to him feeling overwhelmed, stuck or unsure how to move forward. He aims to help clients gain clarity, reduce pressure and find workable next steps. To begin, you can use the site’s Start Therapy process to complete a short questionnaire and arrange sessions according to availability.

How his approaches work online and in session

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on being heard and understood. The therapist listens closely, reflects what he hears, and helps people make sense of their feelings. This approach can help when someone feels overwhelmed, stuck or unsure about next steps.

Solution-Focused Therapy looks at practical, concrete changes. It helps people spot what is already working, set small goals, and try manageable steps that build momentum. This can be useful for issues like career decisions, communication problems and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods suit their needs, goals and preferences. Together they check progress and adjust the work as needed so it stays relevant.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around daily life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help people continue therapy while juggling work, caregiving or health commitments. Registered or accredited professionals use different ways of working, and this counsellor will explain practical arrangements when you start.

Areas of focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementSelf esteemDepression
AbandonmentAutism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Frequently asked questions

What issues does he help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, depression, anger and coping with life changes.

What is his therapeutic style?

His approach is straightforward and down-to-earth, aiming for a conversational feel where people are listened to without judgement.

How much experience does he have?

He has three years of experience working with issues such as workplace burnout, men’s mental health, trauma and major life decisions.

What credentials does he hold and where is he based?

He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in Leeds, United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with him?

He is not currently accepting international clients.

How are sessions paid for?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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