Steven Manfredi, BACP

Steven Manfredi trained to become a counsellor after experiencing therapy himself and seeing the benefits it brought. He holds BACP accreditation, and he brings four years of professional experience to his work in the United Kingdom. Steven writes plainly and makes space for people to speak about what matters most to them.

He frames sessions around the person in front of him, using a person-centred approach that keeps the client's priorities central. He aims to create a calm, non-judgemental atmosphere where people can say difficult things and start to make sense of them. Conversations focus on understanding feelings and finding small steps that move life forward.

Steven also uses mindfulness ideas to help people notice their thoughts and bodily responses. These techniques are offered in straightforward ways that someone can practise between sessions. He draws on solution-focused methods too, helping people set practical goals and try things out to see what works.

Typical concerns he supports include stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship issues, intimacy and self-esteem. He also works with people facing life changes, career worries, ADHD-related challenges and matters linked to family or fatherhood. Steven is comfortable discussing trauma, abuse and anger when these arise in sessions.

Sessions are tailored to the individual's needs and pace. Steven emphasises respect, sensitivity and collaboration. He asks clients what they want to get from counselling and helps them shape a way forward that fits their life.

How these approaches translate to online counselling

Steven uses Client-Centred Therapy to place the person's concerns at the heart of each session. That means the counsellor listens deeply, follows what matters to the client and helps them find clarity about next steps. Mindfulness Therapy is offered in simple, practical ways that teach people to notice thoughts and bodily reactions and to practise short exercises between conversations. Solution-Focused Therapy looks at small, achievable goals and experiments that help build progress over time.

Choosing the best approach is a shared task. Steven will talk with each person about their needs, goals and what feels most comfortable. Together they decide which methods to try and review what helps as therapy continues, adapting the plan where needed.

For practical arrangements, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow a shorter check-in if that suits the person. They also let people use mindfulness exercises at home between meetings and practise new coping steps in everyday settings.