- Pluralistic approach
- Mindfulness practices
- NCPS credential
About Stephen
Stephen Padfield helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief and relationship worries. He works with issues including addiction, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, bipolar and depression. He also supports people exploring gender and sexuality, including LGBT and gender dysphoria matters. Stephen uses plain, direct conversation to help people make sense of difficult moments and find practical ways forward.
Stephen describes himself as a pluralistic counsellor, which means he draws on a range of approaches to suit each person. He values a non-judgemental, supportive space where the client and counsellor shape the work together. He trained in mindfulness and offers simple, in-the-moment practices that many people find useful for calming anxiety.
His approach includes client-centred listening so the person feels heard, and cognitive behavioural techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and try new behaviours. He also uses elements from existential counselling to look at meaning, values and how life fits together. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy ideas appear when emotional regulation is needed.
Stephen holds NCPS and completed a Master’s degree in Psychotherapy. He has five years' experience working with adults and teenagers across issues like bereavement, spirituality and trauma. Sessions are provided in English and take place in the United Kingdom.
If someone wants to begin, they can use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. That helps with scheduling and finding the right approach before booking a first session.
How Stephen's approaches fit online therapy
Stephen combines client-centred work and cognitive behavioural techniques to help people make practical changes. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship so people can talk honestly about what matters. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behaviour and offers straightforward tools to test new ways of thinking and acting. He also draws on Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) ideas when emotional regulation and coping skills are needed.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences in early sessions and adapt methods as the relationship develops. This collaborative process helps match practical tools and reflective conversation to what the client wants to achieve.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by removing commute time, allowing shorter check-ins during a break, or enabling sessions when being on camera is not needed. Registered or accredited professionals can use online sessions to practise mindfulness exercises, guide CBT worksheets and teach DBT skills in ways that suit everyday routines.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Stephen work with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship issues, plus concerns such as addiction, trauma, self-esteem and gender or sexuality questions.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a pluralistic style that mixes listening with practical techniques so sessions feel collaborative and focused on what helps each person now.
What background and experience does he have?
He has five years' experience and recently completed a Master’s degree in Psychotherapy, working with adults and teenagers on bereavement, trauma, spirituality and related concerns.
What credentials and region does he practice in?
He holds NCPS and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What is the process for getting started?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.