- Client-centred approach
- Grief and life changes
- Relationship support
About Steven
Steven May is a counsellor who uses Client-Centred Therapy to guide people through hard times. He offers a calm, respectful approach and focuses on listening first. He aims to make the first steps into therapy feel manageable for anyone who is nervous about starting.
He has three years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom and has helped people cope with grief and loss and navigate major life changes. Conversations are shaped around what matters to the person in the room rather than a fixed script. The therapist adapts the pace and topics to each person’s needs.
Common areas Steven supports include relationship strains, family-related stress, and issues with self-esteem. He also works with concerns such as attachment patterns, communication problems, jealousy, guilt and shame, and the impact of workplace pressures. He pays attention to how past experiences affect present choices.
Sessions focus on building a trusting space where people can speak honestly and sort through feelings. Practical steps and gentle reflection are used together to help people find clearer choices and regain balance. Steven aims to help people feel heard and find ways forward.
If you decide to start, the therapist will shape sessions around your goals and comfort. He encourages straightforward conversation about what you want from therapy and adjusts plans as progress is made.
Client-Centred care delivered through online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person without judgement. This approach means the counsellor follows the person's lead, reflects what they say, and helps them find their own solutions. It suits people working through grief, relationship strain, self-esteem issues and life changes.In practice, the therapist adapts conversations to each person's goals and pace. Finding the right approach is part of the process and the counsellor will explore what feels most helpful. Decisions about how to work together are made collaboratively and can change as needs evolve.
The practical benefits of online therapy can include a better fit with daily life and fewer travel requirements. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule around work or family commitments and can shorten time spent preparing to leave home. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are available, and discuss any practical preferences when you first meet.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this counsellor commonly work with?
He regularly helps people with relationship issues, family stress, grief, self-esteem and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He practises Client-Centred Therapy, focusing on careful listening and shaping sessions around each person’s needs.
What background and experience does he have?
He has three years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom supporting people through loss and transitions.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He holds BACP and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees and payments organised?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.