- Trauma informed
- Focused on change
- Works with shame
About Steven
Steven Ford is a counsellor with 14 years of clinical experience. He is accredited by the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and works in the United Kingdom. Steven aims to create a calm, honest space where people can talk about difficult feelings and behaviours without being judged.
He draws on several approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety and addictive behaviours. Sessions often look at what drives repeated patterns such as codependency, attachment worries or shame. Steven also supports people dealing with trauma, anger and low self-esteem, and he brings a clear, steady presence to these conversations.
In his current role as a Counselling Coordinator at Change Grow Live (CGL) Recovery Service he leads a team of counsellors and helps shape therapeutic programmes. That background means he is used to both one-to-one and group work, and to working alongside other services when that is helpful.
Steven combines practical tools with reflective conversation. He uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help people notice what matters to them and DBT skills to manage intense emotions. Motivational interviewing is used to support change when people feel stuck.
People who come to him can expect straightforward talk about goals, realistic steps and work that fits their everyday life. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on patterns that keep returning. Steven works with each person to agree on simple, achievable steps forward.
Therapeutic approaches and online support
Steven uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify what matters to them and take small actions in line with those values. ACT is practical and helpful when stress, anxiety or stuck patterns make it hard to move forward.He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills. DBT offers concrete strategies to manage intense feelings and reduce impulsive responses that feed addictions or anger.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Steven will discuss options and adapt methods to match a person's needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative process helps decide which techniques to try first and how to adjust them as progress is made.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins, and reduce travel time. Many people find it simpler to try tools and homework between meetings when therapy fits into everyday life rather than requiring long journeys.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Listed on profile
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Steven commonly help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger and self-esteem. His additional focus areas include codependency, attachment issues, fatherhood concerns and process addictions.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are warm and direct, blending practical tools with reflective talk. He emphasises honesty, curiosity and straightforward goals.
How long has he worked in therapy services?
He has 14 years of clinical experience and has worked across a range of therapeutic settings.
What credentials and base location does he have?
He is accredited by the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does accept international clients.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.