Steven Manfredi, BACP

Steven Manfredi trained to become a counsellor after experiencing the benefits of therapy himself. He holds BACP registration and brings four years of professional practice in the United Kingdom. Steven frames sessions around the person in front of him and aims to make starting therapy less daunting for people who feel unsure about taking that first step.

He uses a person-centred style that keeps the client’s priorities central. Conversations focus on what matters most to the individual, whether that is coping with anxiety, grief, or big life changes. Sessions are intended to be non-judgemental and respectful so people can speak openly about difficult feelings.

Steven also draws on mindfulness techniques to help people notice and manage unhelpful thoughts and stress reactions. Solution-focused ideas are used to identify practical steps and small changes that can feel achievable between sessions. Together these approaches aim to build confidence, self-belief and resilience.

He has worked with people facing stress, panic, depression, relationship strains, family problems, career uncertainty and the effects of trauma and abuse. Steven lists additional interests including ADHD, ageing issues, body image and fatherhood matters. His practice is tailored to each person’s needs rather than following a single script.

Steven works in English and practises in the United Kingdom. His aim is to support people who want to understand themselves better and make steady, realistic changes in their lives.

Approaches and how online sessions can help

Steven uses a person-centred approach that places the client's priorities at the centre of the work, helping people talk through what matters most and guiding the conversation at the client’s pace. Mindfulness practice is used to help people notice patterns of thought and manage stress and anxiety in the moment. Solution-focused techniques are brought in to identify small practical steps and clear goals that can be tried between meetings.

Finding the best approach is part of the work. Steven will explore together which combination of person-centred listening, mindfulness and solution-focused planning fits a person’s goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.

Practical benefits of online therapy can include easier fitting of sessions into a workday and fewer travel demands. Online sessions may make it simpler to keep momentum between meetings and to try strategies in everyday settings. The therapist's specific session formats are not detailed here, so please confirm current session options before booking to ensure they suit your routine and needs.