Stephen Davy

At present I work in-person in Oxford only on a Saturday. I can offer online sessions on other days. 

I do have availability for new clients, so if you are interested in working with me, please get in touch. 

Does your anxiety get so strong, that you struggle to think straight, or even to stay present? Do you feel overwhelmed by the stress of day-to-day life? Or do you get in a panic about other people and how they see you?

It might seem like you 'can’t do life', unlike everyone else, but you aren't alone in feeling like this. It's not that uncommon for people to get overwhelmed by anxious feelings. And it is possible for things to change.

Counselling could be the key you're looking for. Counselling is a way of changing things for the better. It begins with awareness, looking at how you actually think and feel, not how you think you should think and feel. It does take courage, but I’m there with you, offering guidance and support.

As well as looking at what's happening now, we’ll probably also explore what led to life being this way for you. Things from the past may need to be healed. And - if you want - we'll also look at the future and work out what a different kind of life would be like.

I’ve been working as a therapist for over 25 years and I’m accredited and well-trained. I know that therapy really can help you feel part of the world again. I see my role as being a thoughtful and calm presence, someone who values you, even when you don’t feel that way about yourself.

If you’re ready for things to change, please get in touch. Send me an email or message and we’ll set up an initial no-obligation phone chat.

In counselling you won't be judged for what's happened or given simplistic answers. There also won't be the impact on your friends or family, which there might be if you discussed things directly with them.  

I know that some things are very hard to talk about, but counselling with me is accepting and non-judgmental. My approach is warm and thoughtful and we only go as far - or as fast - as you feel is right for you.

Each counselling session is a chance to explore how you feel, to work out why things are as they are and to see what needs to be different. You may notice patterns that repeat themselves in your life. Together we'll come up with ideas to resolve how you feel.

Taking that first step and getting in touch can be hard, but it's worth it. I know from my former clients and from my own experience in seeing a counsellor, that therapy really can make a difference.

Throughout the first session, we’ll be doing three things. 

The first is getting to know each other and making sure that we work well together and want to continue as a working partnership. 

We'll also start looking at what prompted you to get in touch. We will try to work out what needs to change and how you would like things to be. 

Finally, there may be hints in the past, as to how things got to be this way for you. Obviously we won't have time to explore the hints in the first session, but we may get an idea of what needs to be explored in the future. 

In addition, I'll ask about what kind of emotional support you have, either from friends or family. We’ll look at how therapy works and what you can do to make the most of it. And you can ask me any questions that you have. 

At the end of the session, we’ll talk about having further sessions. You can go away and think about this, if you want. 

I do charge for this first session, at my usual rate of £75.

I currently work remotely on Tuesdays and in-person on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. 

I do have some availability for new clients, so you are welcome to get in touch.

Does your anxiety get so strong, that you struggle to think straight, or even to stay present? Do you feel overwhelmed by the stress of day-to-day life? Or do you get in a panic about other people and how they see you?

It might seem like you 'can’t do life', unlike everyone else, but you aren't alone in feeling like this. It's not that uncommon for people to get overwhelmed by anxious feelings. And it is possible for things to change.

Counselling could be the key you're looking for. Counselling is a way of changing things for the better. It begins with awareness, looking at how you actually think and feel, not how you think you should think and feel. It does take courage, but I’m there with you, offering guidance and support.

As well as looking at what's happening now, we’ll probably also explore what led to life being this way for you. Things from the past may need to be healed. And - if you want - we'll also look at the future and work out what a different kind of life would be like.

I’ve been working as a therapist for over 25 years and I’m accredited and well-trained. I know that therapy really can help you feel part of the world again. I see my role as being a thoughtful and calm presence, someone who values you, even when you don’t feel that way about yourself.

If you’re ready for things to change, please get in touch. Send me an email or message and we’ll set up an initial no-obligation phone chat.

In counselling you won't be judged for what's happened or given simplistic answers. There also won't be the impact on your friends or family, which there might be if you discussed things directly with them.

I know that some things are very hard to talk about, but counselling with me is accepting and non-judgmental. My approach is warm and thoughtful and we only go as far - or as fast - as you feel is right for you.

Each counselling session is a chance to explore how you feel, to work out why things are as they are and to see what needs to be different. You may notice patterns that repeat themselves in your life. Together we'll come up with ideas to resolve how you feel.

Taking that first step and getting in touch can be hard, but it's worth it. I know from my former clients and from my own experience in seeing a counsellor, that therapy really can make a difference

Throughout the first session, we’ll be doing three things.

The first is getting to know each other and making sure that we work well together and want to continue as a working partnership.

We'll also start looking at what prompted you to get in touch. We will try to work out what needs to change and how you would like things to be.

Finally, there may be hints in the past, as to how things got to be this way for you. Obviously we won't have time to explore the hints in the first session, but we may get an idea of what needs to be explored in the future.

In addition, I'll ask about what kind of emotional support you have, either from friends or family. We’ll look at how therapy works and what you can do to make the most of it. And you can ask me any questions that you have.

At the end of the session, we’ll talk about having further sessions. You can go away and think about this, if you want.

I do charge for this first session, at my usual rate of £75.