About Stephen
Stephen Garvey helps people facing grief, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship strain and life changes. He responds to issues such as stress, depression, trauma and intimacy-related problems. He also supports people with career questions and those who want coaching to move forward.
Stephen trained in counselling after a previous career as a mediator. He found counselling useful for his own life and chose to retrain to offer the same kind of support to others.
How Stephen works
He holds the NCPS credential and has five years’ practical experience working with clients. In sessions he focuses on listening closely and without judgement. He creates time for people to put their thoughts into words and to be heard when they feel overwhelmed.
He avoids quick fixes and instead helps clients reflect, process emotions and consider practical next steps. People often come with a mix of practical problems and strong feelings. Stephen works at a steady pace so those issues can be understood and managed.
He aims to help people feel more able to cope, clearer about choices and more accepting of themselves. Appointments are offered online by video call, phone, live chat or messaging. The approach is collaborative - Stephen and the person set goals together and check progress as they go.
To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions.
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What Stephen works with
The areas below are the ones Stephen selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Relationship issues
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
Training and background
| Register | NCPS |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 5 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
Client-centred care delivered online
Client-Centred Therapy is about the person in front of the therapist. The counsellor listens without judgement and reflects back what is heard to help people find their own answers. This approach is useful for grief, anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship or life-change issues because it focuses on understanding each person's experience.Stephen uses this collaborative style to help decide the right way forward. He works with each person to set goals, try different ways of responding and review progress together. Finding the best approach is part of the therapeutic process rather than a one-time decision.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make counselling easier to fit into life. Video calls let people see facial cues during conversation. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins or times when writing feels easier than speaking.
These options give flexibility for work breaks, caring responsibilities or for those who prefer remote contact. The therapist will help choose the format that fits the client's needs, goals and practical circumstances.
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