- Online counselling for adults
- Practical short-term steps
- Experience with addiction
About Mitchell
Mitchell Stevens is a counsellor and therapist with 12 years' experience and membership of the British Association of Counsellors & Psychotherapists (BACP). He offers online counselling in English for adults aged 18 and over. He presents as approachable and down-to-earth, and describes his own path into therapy as grounded in personal change and family life.
He has worked in the voluntary sector with Change, Grow & Live and The Forward Trust supporting people facing homelessness, addiction and mental health difficulties. He has also provided community counselling with Ashford Counselling Service and Kent Counsellors. That background informs the practical way he works with stress, anxiety, addiction and low mood.
Mitchell uses a mix of recognised approaches - including acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-based ways of looking at relationships, client-centred listening, cognitive behavioural techniques and some dialectical behaviour ideas. He tends to keep things simple in sessions and focuses on what people want to change in daily life.
He draws on personal experience of family complexity and stepfamily life, plus many years in the music business, to relate to creative and family pressures. He says those experiences helped him become a better father and partner, and shape his practical, candid style in the room.
People can expect straightforward conversation and help to identify small steps that fit into everyday life. Mitchell also offers supervision work and brings a lived understanding of identity, sexual orientation and trauma-related concerns to his clinical practice.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, clarify what matters to them, and take small values-based steps. It can be useful for anxiety, stress and life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and supports people to build different ways of relating. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on being listened to without judgement and helps people find their own solutions through reflective conversation.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Mitchell works with clients to try different methods and settle on what feels most helpful for their goals and preferences. He adapts techniques to practical life needs rather than following a fixed formula.
Confirm the exact session options before booking, as the profile specifies he offers online counselling in English but does not list detailed formats here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around daily routines, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when life is busy. It also lets people continue work with the same therapist across different locations. If you are unsure which approach might suit you, a first session can help decide whether ACT, attachment-based work or a client-centred way is the best fit.
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Experience
12+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Mitchell help with?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, sleeping issues and many others listed in his profile.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is down-to-earth and conversational, focused on practical steps. He uses a mix of approaches and aims to help people make changes that fit their daily life.
What is his professional background?
He has 12 years' experience and has worked in voluntary and community settings supporting people with homelessness, addiction and mental health needs.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is a full member of the British Association of Counsellors & Psychotherapists (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients; check practical arrangements and scheduling when you match.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.