Stephen Davy

Perhaps you feel stuck, or that time is passing you by and you have little to show for it. Perhaps you are wondering, is this it? Perhaps you feel not good enough, or even anxious, panicky, or depressed. 

So many situations can be hard. A job that doesn't feel right for you, a difficult relationship or being single, bereavement and sickness in the family, or any kind of loss, can all be difficult to deal with. Counselling offers you a safe space in which to discuss these kinds of problems and the feelings they bring up. Together we'll find a way of moving forward that feels right for you. 

In counselling you won't be judged for what's happened or given simplistic answers. There won't be the impact on your friends or family, which there might be if you discussed things directly with them.   

I know that some things are very hard to talk about, but counselling with me is accepting and non-judgmental. My approach is warm and thoughtful and we only go as far - or as fast - as you feel is right for you.

Each counselling session is a chance to explore how you feel, to work out why things are as they are and to see what needs to be different. You may notice patterns that repeat themselves in your life. Over time you'll begin to understand yourself and your life better and together we'll come up with ideas to resolve how you feel.  

Taking that first step and getting in touch can be hard, but it's worth it. I know from my former clients and from my own experience in seeing a counsellor, that therapy really can make a difference. 

Here are a few testimonials I’ve received from former clients. 

“Counselling with Stephen gently challenged my thoughts and preconceptions …It helped me greatly and led me to changes that I otherwise would not have had the energy or courage to make.”  – Ann

“Working with Stephen ... changed my life to the point where I was able to achieve things I’d previously thought unimaginable...I credit the work we did together very highly and would recommend Stephen to anyone seeking help processing difficult life experiences.” – James

“Counselling with Stephen has been literally life-changing for me. I no longer experience fear, anxiety or panic attacks (as I did, for years, on a daily basis). What I do experience now, as an underlying thread, is a real, palpable, regained joy in my life.” – Philippa

“I started counselling with Stephen as my anxieties were holding me back both professionally and in my personal life…I felt truly muddled and helpless. In our sessions Stephen helped me to explore my thoughts and feelings and understand them so that I could see life in a new and positive way.” – Joe

Some of the many benefits of coming to counselling are:  

- breaking out of the cycle of anxious thoughts and feelings.
- dissolving the heavy cloud of depression.
- dealing with panic attacks.
- letting go of difficult experiences and feelings and moving on.
- understanding yourself better. 
- regaining a sense that your life has meaning and purpose. 

I have a great deal of experience working with anxiety, panic and with depression. I also welcome LGBTQ+ people and have worked particularly with gay men.

If your financial circumstances become difficult during the period of counselling,  I will do my best to make the sessions affordable for you, so that we can continue the work that we have begun. 

I also offer coaching. That's both life coaching which is holistic and looks at the whole of your life, and also coaching for entrepreneurs and creative people.