- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Fatherhood issues
About Steven
Steven Ford is a counsellor with 14 years of clinical practice. He is accredited by the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and brings a calm, straightforward manner to sessions. He often works with men and those exploring issues common in midlife and fatherhood. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and self-esteem concerns.
He uses a blend of approaches to match each person's needs. That can mean practical skills to manage strong emotions, space to reflect on past hurts, or help to build motivation for change. He aims to make sessions clear and useful rather than full of jargon.
Before joining his current role at Change Grow Live Recovery Service he worked in a range of therapeutic settings. He now supports a team of counsellors and helps shape how interventions are delivered in the service. This background informs how he plans therapy and supports practical recovery goals.
In sessions he brings empathy, honesty and curiosity. He listens for patterns such as attachment or codependency and helps people try different ways of relating. His work often covers issues like guilt, shame, anger and isolation, and practical concerns such as process addictions and communication problems.
Steven offers collaborative care that aims to fit around a person’s life and goals. He invites people to set clear, realistic aims and to review progress regularly. To start, clients complete a short questionnaire so he can match approach to need and plan the next steps.
How these approaches work for online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take committed steps towards those values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and life-direction questions. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding without judgement, giving people space to find their own solutions and build self-worth. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships, which can help with anger, impulsive behaviour and self-destructive patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Steven aims to choose methods together with each person, based on needs, goals and what feels comfortable. He will review progress and adapt the approach if something is not helping.
The biography does not specify particular online formats, so please confirm which session types are offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family commitments, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to continue therapy if someone is living abroad, since international clients are accepted. Registered or accredited professionals, including counsellors, often use remote sessions to keep therapy flexible and consistent with a person’s life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can Steven help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger and self-esteem. He also helps with issues like attachment, codependency, fatherhood, guilt and shame.
What is his approach in sessions?
He blends approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Psychodynamic Therapy. The mix chosen depends on what a person needs that week.
How long has he practised?
He has 14 years of clinical experience. That work has been across a variety of therapeutic settings and includes supporting groups and individuals.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practises in the United Kingdom and is accredited by the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society, shown as NCPS.
Which languages does he offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English. He also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the current session options when booking to ensure they match your needs.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.