Steven Bennett, BACP

Steven describes his practice as integrative and relational, combining conversational, experiential and creative elements. He focuses on helping people notice how they cope and on practical steps to reduce distress. This approach can be helpful for stress, anxiety and depression by breaking problems into manageable parts and trying different responses.

He also draws on trauma-aware ways of working that emphasise sensitivity and steadiness. That means sessions move at a pace the person can tolerate and aim to build a sense of safety and gradual progress. For issues like guilt, shame or isolation this can help people make small, steady changes rather than rushing into big shifts.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will talk with each person about goals and preferences and agree on methods together. This collaborative process means techniques are adapted as the relationship develops and needs change.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful for a fuller conversation, phone can be easier when bandwidth is low, and messaging supports short check-ins or people who prefer to write. These options make therapy more flexible for different schedules and situations, and they let people choose the way that best fits their daily life.