- 12 years' experience
- BACP member
- Online English sessions
About Mitchell
Mitchell Stevens is a counsellor with 12 years' experience and a full member of the British Association of Counsellors & Psychotherapists (BACP). He offers online counselling in English for adults aged 18 and over and draws on his own life journey to shape his approach. He writes plainly and speaks as a real person, aiming to put clients at ease quickly.
Mitchell has worked in the voluntary sector with Change, Grow & Live and The Forward Trust, supporting people facing homelessness, addiction and mental health struggles. He has also provided community counselling through local services in Kent. That background means he is used to practical, everyday problems as well as deeper emotional issues.
In sessions he focuses on things that are getting in the way right now. He helps with anxiety, depression, stress, addiction, relationship and family problems, grief, low self-esteem and trauma-related dissociation among other concerns. Codependency and attachment issues are included among the many topics he addresses.
His style blends several therapeutic approaches to match each person's needs. He uses plain language, aims for clear steps, and works collaboratively on goals. He says his own therapy changed how he lives and parents, and he brings that grounded perspective into his work.
Mitchell also has experience as a supervisor with The Forward Trust. Outside counselling he spent many years in the music industry as a musician, writer, producer and sound engineer, which informs his understanding of creativity and modern family life.
Therapeutic approaches that translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being led by them, then pick actions that match their values. It can be useful for stress, anxiety and getting unstuck when life feels overwhelming. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns from early relationships and how they show up now. It helps people with codependency, relationship issues and persistent fears about closeness.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Mitchell will talk through different ways of working and together decide what fits a person's goals, needs and preferences. That collaborative process can include trying a method for a few sessions and adapting if it isn’t helping.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, remove travel time and allow sessions from wherever someone is based. Because his biography specifies online counselling for English-speaking adults, confirm the exact session options before booking. The practical benefits include easier scheduling around work or family, quicker check-ins when needed and access from another region or country if that is helpful.
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Experience
12+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with a wide range of concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, addiction, grief, relationship and family problems, codependency, trauma-related dissociation, low self-esteem and issues around identity and sexual orientation.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses plain language and a down-to-earth manner, mixing structured techniques with supportive listening to help people make small, practical changes.
What is his background and experience?
He has 12 years' experience working in the voluntary sector and community counselling, including roles with Change, Grow & Live and The Forward Trust, and has been a supervisor for The Forward Trust.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is a full member of the British Association of Counsellors & Psychotherapists (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can he work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography states he offers online counselling for adults aged 18 and over; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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