- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction support
- Attachment issues
About Steven
Steven Ford is a counsellor registered with the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and has 14 years of clinical experience in the United Kingdom. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and self-esteem concerns. Steven also supports people facing issues around life purpose, attachment, fatherhood and midlife change.
He combines different ways of working to suit the person in front of him. That can mean short-term, goal-focused conversations or deeper, reflective work over a longer period. Steven draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, motivational interviewing and psychodynamic ideas to offer practical options in sessions.
In practice he helps people notice patterns that cause pain and then tries out small changes to break those patterns. Sessions often include noticing thoughts and feelings, learning new coping skills, and planning concrete steps to test different ways of living. He also works with process addictions and recovery-related challenges using structured conversations and motivational work.
Steven has experience leading counselling teams in a recovery service setting, supervising other practitioners and running group work. That background informs how he organises care and keeps sessions focused on realistic next steps. He offers sessions in English and accepts international clients, and uses a subscription model for payments that can be cancelled at any time.
To begin someone follows the online pathway: complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How Steven uses ACT, DBT and client-centred work online
Steven often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify what matters to them and learn simple exercises for noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck. ACT can be useful for anxiety, stress and questions about life purpose.He also uses Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) strategies to teach practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance and improving communication. Those skills can help with anger, strong emotions and relationship patterns. Client-Centred Therapy is another strand of his work, where the focus is on listening without judgement and following the person’s priorities in session.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss different methods with the client and decide together what feels most useful based on needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative planning can include short-term goals or ongoing reflective work.
Confirm the exact online session options before booking to match practical needs. The online route can make it easier to fit sessions around work, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals like him can adapt exercises, worksheets and skills practice so the work fits into everyday life without promising a specific outcome.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger and self-esteem issues. Additional focuses include life purpose, attachment, fatherhood issues and process addictions.
How would he approach someone feeling stuck in life?
He uses a mix of approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and motivational interviewing to identify values and try small, practical changes. Conversations balance immediate coping skills with looking at longer term patterns.
What is his professional background?
He has 14 years of clinical experience and currently works in a recovery service role coordinating counselling and supervising colleagues. That experience includes individual and group work.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients. Prospective clients should confirm session arrangements and any regional considerations before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time and the cost varies with location. Specific pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
What do I need to do to start?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the service.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.