Steve Smalec
Supportive counsellor for stress and relationships
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About Steve
Steve Smalec helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood or difficulties in their close relationships. He aims to make the first step feel less daunting. Steve works to create a calm space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgement.
With 20 years of experience in the United Kingdom, Steve has supported people dealing with trauma and abuse, confidence and motivation, and issues around self-esteem.
Background and approach
He also helps with relationship concerns and communication problems that leave people stuck or disconnected. Steve prefers a straightforward, practical style in sessions. He listens first, then helps clients identify clear steps they can try between meetings.
Work might include noticing patterns that keep problems going, practising new ways of communicating, and building small habits to improve mood and confidence. People often come for help with social anxiety, phobias, guilt and shame, or to regain self-love after difficult experiences. Steve aims to break problems into manageable pieces so progress feels realistic and steady.
When someone is ready to explore change, Steve offers supportive guidance and honest feedback. He encourages clients to set goals that matter to them and to move at a pace that feels right. The focus is on practical tools and real-life improvements rather than labels or jargon.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 20
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 22053
- Languages
- English
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Steve's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Steve works with
Everything Steve lists, in their own terms.
How Steve works online
Choosing the right approach is a shared task. Steve will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences, and then try options that fit. That collaborative process means the plan can change as progress is made and new priorities emerge.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. It can reduce travel time, allow check-ins during a lunch break and support continuity when someone moves location. Because the original biography does not specify session formats, confirm the current options before booking so you know which ways of meeting are available.
Questions and answers
What kinds of problems can I bring to therapy?
Steve works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns and depression. He also supports people with communication problems, guilt and shame, self-love, social anxiety and phobia.
What is the therapeutic style like?
Sessions are practical and straightforward. Steve listens carefully, helps identify unhelpful patterns and suggests concrete steps clients can try between sessions.
How much experience does the counsellor have?
Steve has 20 years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom.
What credential does Steve hold and where is he based?
He holds BACP and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with Steve?
International clients are accepted; please consider time differences when scheduling sessions.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Steve?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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