Steven Manfredi, BACP

Steven Manfredi trained as a therapist after experiencing therapy himself and seeing the positive change it can bring. He holds BACP accreditation and works from a person-centred perspective. His style is direct and down-to-earth, and he aims to make first steps feel less daunting. Steven focuses on what matters to the individual and helps people find practical ways forward.

Steven offers short-term and longer-term work for people facing stress, anxiety, panic, grief, low mood and the ups and downs of life change. He also supports people dealing with relationship and intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem and career pressures. There is a particular focus on concerns linked to ADHD, attachment and abandonment, and parenting or fatherhood pressures.

In sessions he uses Client-Centred Therapy to place the person at the heart of the work. He also draws on Solution-Focused Therapy to set clear goals, and Mindfulness Therapy to help manage strong emotions and stress. Conversations aim to be practical and rooted in the client’s day-to-day life.

Steven works with respect, sensitivity and compassion. He tailors the pace and focus to each person. The goal is to help build resilience, confidence and clearer choices. People who want a calm, straightforward approach often find this helpful.

Sessions are offered from the United Kingdom in English. Steven has four years of professional experience and is registered with the BACP. He supports people through a mix of steered conversation, practical strategies and reflective exercises.

How Steven’s approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the centre. The therapist listens actively and follows the topics that feel most important, helping people make sense of their feelings and choices. This approach helps when someone needs to feel heard and make calm decisions.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and clear goals. Sessions identify useful changes and build on what already works, which suits people wanting quick, directed progress. Mindfulness Therapy offers simple exercises to reduce stress and manage intense emotions through present-moment awareness and grounding techniques.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and try methods that fit the person’s needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process where the plan can change as the work progresses.

Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video is useful for deeper conversation and visual connection. Phone calls can fit a short break at work or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around daily life and commitments.