Steven Manfredi, BACP

Steven Manfredi is a counsellor who moved into therapy after experiencing the benefits of counselling himself. He holds BACP accreditation and has practised for four years in the United Kingdom. He encourages people to take the first step even when it feels hard and offers a calm, non-judgemental space to begin that work.

He uses a person-centred approach that keeps the client at the heart of each session. That means conversations focus on what matters most to the individual. He also draws on mindfulness and solution-focused ideas to help people notice what’s happening for them and try manageable steps forward.

Steven works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family issues, career challenges and ADHD-related difficulties. He also lists ageing and geriatric issues among his additional focus areas and can help people facing life-stage transitions and practical losses.

In sessions he aims to build resilience, confidence and self-belief. Conversations are tailored to each person’s needs and pace. He listens for what feels important, helps name feelings, and supports practical next steps when clients are ready.

Steven describes his style as respectful, sensitive and compassionate. He seeks to create a space where people can talk openly and work through painful moments. If someone wants a therapist who prioritises their goals and values, he offers a clear, straightforward way of working.

How his approaches translate to online counselling

Steven uses a person-centred approach that focuses conversations on what matters most to the client, helping people feel heard and respected. Mindfulness therapy helps people notice thoughts and bodily feelings in the moment, which can reduce reactivity and aid coping. Solution-focused work concentrates on small, practical steps and what might be different after making a change, which can suit goal-oriented concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Steven will discuss different ways of working and decide together which methods fit a person’s goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.

Session formats are not specified here, so confirm the available options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around everyday life, for example by saving travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a busy day. It can also offer quieter surroundings or avoid the need to be on camera, depending on what the client prefers. Registered or accredited professionals often use online sessions to keep therapy consistent when in-person meetings are difficult to arrange.