Steven Manfredi, BACP

Steven works primarily in a person-centred way, which means sessions focus on what matters most to the client and follow their pace and priorities. This approach is useful for people needing a steady, listening-based space to sort through feelings and make choices.

He also uses mindfulness techniques to help people notice and manage stress and anxious thoughts. Mindfulness can be helpful for everyday anxiety, low mood, and coping with change by teaching simple attention and breathing practices.

Solution-focused work complements these approaches by identifying small, practical steps and building on what already works. It is particularly useful for people who want brief, goal-oriented support to tackle specific problems.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and then try methods that fit. Adjustments are made as the work progresses so the plan stays relevant.

Online sessions give practical flexibility. Video calls let people see visual cues and build rapport, phone sessions work when internet quality is low, live chat helps with brief check-ins, and text-based messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it easier to fit counselling around work, family life and daily routines.