About Steven
Steven Eveleigh is a BACP counsellor who aims to offer a calm, non-judgemental space for people who feel stuck or overwhelmed. He draws on his own shift out of a high-pressure corporate life to relate to workplace strain and burnout. Sessions are led by the person seeking help, so clients set the pace and focus of the work.
Steven uses a person-centred way of working that puts the client’s experience at the heart of each session.
Background and approach
That means listening closely, reflecting what is said, and helping people make sense of difficult feelings. He also draws on other approaches when they suit someone’s needs, such as transactional analysis and Gestalt therapy. His practice covers a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, career issues and LGBT matters.
Additional areas of focus include emptiness, gender dysphoria, guilt and shame, HIV and AIDS, mood disorders, sexuality and workplace issues. He explains things plainly and helps people move toward clearer choices. Steven trained after a career in investment banking, and has worked as a counsellor for six years.
He works in the United Kingdom and provides sessions in English. His BACP credential is shown as BACP, which stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. People who choose to work with him can expect a collaborative approach.
He encourages active participation, and together they build a way of working tailored to the person’s situation. Steven aims to help people uncover their own resources for change and to support them as they take practical steps forward.
What Steven works with
Everything Steven lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Steven is listed here; the rest shows what else Steven works with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Emptiness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Mood disorders
- Sexuality
- Workplace issues
Approaches Steven lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How client-centred work adapts to online therapy
Steven practises person-centred counselling, which means the client’s experience guides each session. In practice this looks like open listening, reflecting back what someone says, and helping them make sense of feelings and choices. This approach is helpful for worries such as anxiety, depression, grief and relationship strain.He may also use ideas from transactional analysis to look at patterns in relationships, and Gestalt techniques to bring attention to present-moment experience and bodily signals. These methods are used selectively to support whatever a person wants to focus on, such as workplace issues, sexuality, or feelings of emptiness.
Finding the right way of working is part of the process. The therapist and client discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, then agree a way of working together. This collaborative planning helps tailor sessions to the individual rather than imposing a fixed method.
The practical benefits of online therapy can include fitting sessions around work or family life and reducing travel time. Because the biography does not specify session formats here, confirm the current options before booking so you know how sessions will be arranged. Many people find online sessions helpful for keeping continuity of care and making it easier to attend regularly.
Questions people ask about Steven
What kinds of problems does he address?
He helps with stress, anxiety and depression and also supports people with grief, low self-esteem, career strain and relationship difficulties. His practice also covers LGBT-related issues and concerns such as gender dysphoria and sexuality.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a person-centred approach that follows the client’s lead and emphasises understanding and acceptance. He may bring in ideas from transactional analysis or Gestalt therapy when these fit a person’s needs.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of experience working as a counsellor after moving from a banking career into mental health work. That background informs his approach to workplace and career issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
His listed credential is BACP, which is shown as BACP. He practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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