Steve Twinley, BACP

Steve Twinley is a BACP-accredited counsellor who brings more than 15 years of experience helping people navigate pressures at work and challenges at home. He combines clinical training in psychodynamic counselling with practical experience from a long career in recruitment, including roles up to Managing Director, so he understands the demands of high-pressure jobs and the impact they can have on personal life.

Steve works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, family conflict and career difficulties, creating an open and nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored. His approach is kind, down-to-earth and focused on helping clients recognise repeating patterns of thinking and behaviour. Training in psychodynamic counselling helps him and his clients make connections between past experiences and current choices, supporting more confident decision making and forward movement.

He holds a First-Class Degree in Psychology from Oxford University, a Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling and is a full member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP). He also has certificates in solution-focused and time-limited therapy and has volunteered as a Samaritan. Steve offers online counselling and mentoring, including sessions outside typical working hours, and has supported people across the UK, the US, Europe and Asia.

Psychodynamic and Practical Approaches for Online Therapy

Steve draws on psychodynamic therapy to help clients explore how past relationships and experiences influence current feelings and behaviour. This approach supports people who want to understand recurring patterns, attachment concerns and emotional responses that affect relationships, parenting and work life.

He also uses solution-focused and time-limited techniques to set clear goals and work toward practical changes in a structured way. These methods can be helpful for clients seeking targeted support for stress, career challenges or specific life transitions.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process and Steve works collaboratively with each person to identify what fits best with their needs, goals and preferences. He combines reflective exploration with practical strategies so the work aligns with what the client wants to achieve.

Online therapy with Steve is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit around work and family commitments. These options make it easier to access regular, consistent support from licensed professionals without the need to travel, and allow clients to choose the format that feels most comfortable for them.