Steven May

Steven May is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. He works with people facing relationship strain, grief and loss, self-esteem concerns and major life changes. He also supports clients around workplace issues and questions about life purpose.

Steven uses a client-centred approach that keeps conversation and goals rooted in what the person brings. Sessions focus on talking things through, identifying what matters now, and trying different ways of responding to recurring patterns. He stays practical and direct during discussions about communication, attachment and control issues.

People bring a range of issues to his work, from the fallout of separation to loneliness and guilt. He helps clients untangle feelings such as jealousy, shame or difficulty forgiving, and looks at how those feelings affect everyday decisions. Steven also spends time on workplace concerns and on rebuilding self-regard after losses or big changes.

His way of working is to listen closely and follow the client’s lead while offering observations and alternatives. Conversations aim to make thinking clearer and choices easier to try in day-to-day life. He asks about values and priorities when people are unsure about next steps or life purpose.

Sessions are conducted in English. Prospective clients are asked to confirm current session options before booking. To begin, users follow the platform’s matching questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment.

How Client-Centred work and online sessions fit together

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the client’s experience in the moment and on following what the person brings to the session. It relies on open listening, reflection and allowing people to set the pace. This approach can be helpful for issues like grief, relationship conflict, self-esteem and deciding what matters after a life change.

The therapist uses conversational work to clarify feelings and priorities. He will help clients test what works for them and adjust as therapy progresses. Deciding which methods to use is a joint process based on the client’s goals and preferences rather than a fixed plan from the outset.

Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week and cutting travel time, which can make it easier to keep continuity after a big life change. If you are unsure which session format is available or best for you, confirm current options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals will then help match a meeting type to your needs and circumstances so sessions can fit more easily into everyday life.