About me
Hi, I'm Steven, a counsellor offering online therapy for individuals and couples. My work is grounded in humanistic approaches, particularly person-centred and existential therapy, and I aim to offer a thoughtful, supportive space where we can explore what's happening in your life or relationship and what might help things move forward.
I work with individuals navigating questions of identity, meaning, belonging and direction, as well as people experiencing significant life transitions. I also specialise in working with intercultural couples who want to understand each other better, navigate cultural differences and strengthen their emotional connection.
Individual counselling: understanding yourself and finding direction
Perhaps you're feeling stuck, questioning the direction of your life or struggling to make sense of a change in your circumstances. You might be living abroad, considering a move, returning home after time away, or finding that the life you've built no longer feels quite right. You may be outwardly coping whilst privately experiencing uncertainty, loneliness or a loss of direction.
My approach draws on person-centred and existential therapy to help you explore your experiences, understand what matters to you and consider the possibilities available to you. Together, we can look at the patterns, relationships and expectations that may be shaping how you feel, and explore ways of moving towards a life that feels more meaningful and authentic to you.
Couples counselling: intercultural relationships and emotional connection
Being in an intercultural relationship can bring richness and new perspectives, but it can also create challenges when you and your partner have different cultural backgrounds, family expectations or ways of expressing emotions and navigating conflict. Perhaps you find yourselves having the same arguments, struggling to feel understood, or becoming distant despite wanting to feel close. Relocation, living between countries or decisions about your shared future can add further pressure.
I work with intercultural couples using Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT), an approach that helps partners understand the emotional patterns that develop between them and recognise the needs and feelings beneath recurring conflict. Our work can help you communicate more openly, understand each other's experiences and explore ways of building a more secure and connected relationship.
My aim is to help you approach difficulties with greater understanding and find ways of relating to one another that feel more constructive and supportive.
Taking the first step
Starting counselling can feel like a big step, particularly if you're unsure what to expect or whether it will be right for you. I offer a free introductory call for both individuals and couples, giving us an opportunity to talk about what brings you to therapy, what you're hoping for and whether working together feels like a good fit.
All sessions take place online, with appointments available in the afternoons and evenings, between 2pm and 9pm.
Individual counselling: £50 per session
Couples counselling: £72 per session
Introductory call: Free for individuals and couples
If something here resonates with you, you're welcome to get in touch. We can begin with a conversation about what you're experiencing and what you would like help with.
Training, qualifications & experience
My Background
Before training as a therapist, I taught languages in the UK and abroad, including supporting people integrating into society through ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages). This experience informs my understanding of how culture, identity and communication shape our relationships and sense of belonging.
Qualifications and Training
I hold a BA (Hons) and a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, underpinning my person-centred approach. My further training includes Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT), attachment-informed work and online therapy.
I am also undertaking a research Master's in Counselling and Psychotherapy, with my research focusing on the existential tensions experienced by digital nomads and remote workers.
My Approach
I offer a thoughtful, relational and responsive approach to counselling, attentive to your individual experiences and the cultural and personal influences that shape how you relate to yourself and others. Whether we're exploring life transitions, emotional experiences or relationship patterns, my aim is to help you feel heard and understood as we make sense of what matters to you.
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£35.00 - £72.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Fees per session:
Individual counselling: £50 (60mins)
Couples counselling: £72 (90mins)
Student concession: £35 (60mins)
When I work
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Further information
Online Counselling: Support Wherever You Are
Online counselling offers the flexibility to access therapy wherever you are, whether you're living abroad, travelling frequently, balancing a busy lifestyle or prefer the comfort of your own home. It also allows you to work with a therapist whose experience and approach suit your needs, regardless of location.
Can Online Therapy Feel Personal and Effective?
It's natural to wonder whether meaningful connections can develop through a screen. Research suggests that online therapy can be as effective as face-to-face therapy for many people. What matters is the quality of the therapeutic relationship and feeling heard, understood and supported.
My Approach to Online Therapy
I aim to create a warm, collaborative and confidential space where you can explore your experiences at your own pace. Whether we're working individually or as a couple, we'll focus on developing trust, understanding emotional patterns and exploring what matters to you.
My aim is to help you feel connected and supported throughout our work together, wherever you are.
