- Client-centred approach
- Men's wellbeing focus
- Grief and relationships
About Steven
Steven May is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom who uses a client-centred approach to help people tackle personal challenges. He holds BACP accreditation and brings three years of professional experience to sessions. He aims to create a respectful and compassionate space where clients can talk through what's worrying them. Steven encourages people to take the first step and recognises that reaching out can be difficult.
Steven focuses on relationship and family concerns, grief and loss, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. He also gives attention to attachment issues, communication problems and control struggles. People often come to him for support around separation and divorce, guilt and shame, loneliness, jealousy and questions about life purpose.
His way of working centres on listening and following each person’s lead. Conversations are shaped around what matters to the client, and plans are adjusted as progress is made. Sessions aim to help people understand patterns, name feelings and try practical changes between meetings.
Steven supports men’s wellbeing as part of his practice and helps with workplace stresses and self-love concerns. He tries to make sessions plain and direct, so clients know what to expect. If you are unsure what to say at a first appointment, he will guide the opening conversation.
To begin, Steven asks people to use the site’s matching process. That starts with a short questionnaire and leads to scheduling a session. He uses the information gathered to shape early appointments and agree next steps with each person.
How a client-centred approach works for online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and responding to the person in front of the counsellor. The therapist offers open, non-judgemental listening and helps clients explore their feelings at their own pace. It is often used for relationship concerns, grief, self-esteem and life transitions because it helps people feel heard and seen.In practice Steven will work collaboratively to find the best way forward. He will ask about goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and then tailor conversations accordingly. Deciding on an approach is a joint process rather than a fixed plan set at the start.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family commitments, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some people prefer video for face-to-face nuance, while others choose audio for a simpler setup or lower bandwidth. The therapist and client can agree practical arrangements that suit daily life and the issues being addressed.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Steven work with?
He helps people with relationship and family issues, grief and loss, low self-esteem and coping with life changes. Other areas include attachment, communication, guilt, loneliness and workplace stresses.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He practises Client-Centred Therapy, which means listening carefully and following the client’s lead. The counsellor shapes conversations around what matters to the person and adapts plans as they progress.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has three years of professional work experience in the UK supporting people through loss, life changes and relationship concerns. That experience informs how he structures early sessions.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and works within the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Pricing details will be shown during the booking process.
How do I start therapy with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability. The questionnaire helps match priorities before the first session.