Steven May, BACP

Steven May works from a client-centred approach that places the person at the heart of their own therapy. He focuses on listening closely and following each person's pace so conversations feel useful and manageable. Steven aims to make early steps into therapy feel less daunting for people undertaking change.

He supports people dealing with relationship strain, grief and loss, and the knock-on effects of big life changes. He also helps with self-esteem, feelings of isolation, jealousy, and issues around control or communication. Practical topics such as workplace stress, divorce and separation, and finding life purpose are included in his work.

With three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom, Steven adapts sessions to each person rather than using a fixed formula. He explains ideas clearly and looks for straightforward ways to apply them between sessions. Conversations are guided by what matters most to the client and by the challenges they bring.

Steven describes his style as respectful, sensitive and compassionate. He tailors the way he talks and plans to the individual, so people feel heard and understood. He encourages small, realistic steps that fit into everyday life.

People can expect practical conversation about feelings and patterns, alongside time to reflect on losses, relationship tensions and self-worth. His work aims to help people feel steadier and more able to make choices that suit them.

Client-centred approaches for online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening without judgement and reflecting back what the person says. It helps people clarify their feelings, make sense of losses, and decide on next steps when facing relationship difficulties or life change.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify what methods fit your goals and preferences. Together you will adjust style and pace so sessions feel useful and practical.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and shared visual cues. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging suit quick check-ins, shorter conversations or people who express themselves better in writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily life while still keeping continuity of care with registered or accredited professionals.