David Stevens , BACP

David Stevens is a BACP registered counsellor based in Leeds, United Kingdom, who supports people facing a wide range of life challenges. With three years of clinical experience, he works with stress, anxiety, workplace burnout, men’s mental health concerns, and the sense of being stuck or overwhelmed, as well as grief, trauma, and major life decisions. BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, indicating professional registration with a national counselling body.

His approach is straightforward, down-to-earth, and supportive, prioritising conversational engagement over a formal interview style. He aims to create a respectful environment where people can speak openly without fear of judgement and where pace and focus are set according to each person’s needs. Sessions are adapted to the individual, drawing mainly on a person-centred framework while integrating other techniques where they are helpful.

David believes therapy should reflect the distinct needs of every client and be practical and collaborative. Reaching out is framed as a positive first step, and he offers guidance to help clients gain clarity, reduce pressure, and move forward with renewed confidence. He is currently accepting clients in the United Kingdom but does not work with international clients.

How Client-Centered and Solution-Focused Care Translates Online

Client-Centered Therapy in David Stevens's practice emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental stance where the client’s own goals and pace guide the work. This approach helps people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain by creating space to explore feelings and make sense of personal experiences. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying practical steps and small changes that move a person toward their goals, making it useful for clients seeking clear, achievable progress with issues like stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, and career decisions.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. David Stevens works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the balance of client-centered listening and solution-focused planning as the work evolves.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to access support from home or work. These options provide practical flexibility for scheduling, allow continuity of care when in-person meetings are difficult, and help clients choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for them.