Steve Twinley, BACP

Steve Twinley is a BACP-accredited counsellor based in the United Kingdom with more than 15 years of professional experience supporting people who are juggling workplace pressures and challenges at home. He works with individuals facing stress, anxiety, addiction, family conflict and career difficulties, offering practical mentorship and therapeutic support that is grounded in real-world experience.

Before becoming a counsellor, Steve spent over 17 years in recruitment and rose to the role of managing director, so he brings first-hand understanding of high-pressure jobs and the demands of modern working life. That background informs his down-to-earth, empathetic style and helps him relate to people trying to balance professional responsibilities with family and personal wellbeing.

Steve creates an open, non-judgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored. His training in psychodynamic counselling helps clients make connections between past experiences and present patterns, supporting more confident decision-making and purposeful change. He also holds a First-Class Degree in Psychology from Oxford University, a Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling, and certificates in solution-focused and time-limited therapy. Steve is a full member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy - and has volunteered as a Samaritan.

He offers online counselling and mentoring for people across the UK and aims to be flexible about scheduling to fit work and family commitments.

Psychodynamic and Solution-Focused Online Support

Steve uses psychodynamic therapy to help clients explore how past experiences and unconscious patterns influence current feelings and behaviours. This approach is useful for people who notice repeating cycles - for example in relationships, work stress or emotional patterns - and who want to understand the roots of those patterns to make meaningful changes.

He also draws on solution-focused and time-limited techniques that concentrate on clear goals and practical steps, which can be helpful for clients seeking focused support around career decisions, parenting challenges or short-term life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and Steve works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best fit their needs, goals and preferences. He tailors sessions so therapy remains relevant and focused while adapting as goals evolve.

Online therapy with Steve is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for people balancing work and family life. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and allow clients across the UK to access registered professionals without travel.