David Stevens, BACP

David Stevens is a BACP registered counsellor practising in Leeds, United Kingdom. As a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, he brings three years of clinical experience supporting people through a wide range of emotional and practical challenges.

He works with stress and anxiety, workplace burnout, relationship and family difficulties, career concerns, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. He also focuses on related issues such as abandonment, autism and Asperger Syndrome, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, commitment and control issues, communication problems, divorce and separation, and fatherhood matters.

David’s style is straightforward, down-to-earth, and supportive. He prefers counselling that feels like a genuine conversation rather than a clinical interview, and he adapts the pace and techniques to suit each person. He draws mainly on a client-centered approach while blending solution-focused strategies where they are helpful, tailoring sessions to meet individual needs and goals.

Taking the first step can feel daunting, and David recognises that reaching out is a sign of strength. He aims to help people gain clarity, reduce pressure, and move forward with greater confidence and practical direction.

Client-Centered and Solution-Focused Online Support

David combines client-centered therapy and solution-focused therapy when working online. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a warm, non-directive approach where the therapist offers empathy and support while the person leads the conversation; this method is helpful for people coping with grief, low self-esteem, relationship issues, or feeling stuck. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on practical steps and short-term goals, helping people identify strengths and small changes that can reduce stress, anxiety, or workplace burnout.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and David works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best. He listens to the client’s needs, explores goals and preferences, and adjusts techniques so sessions remain relevant and useful as progress is made.

Online therapy with David is available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home, manage ongoing commitments, and maintain continuity of support when life is busy or change is underway.