Counsellor profile
Steven Ford, NCPS
Counsellor - Addiction and trauma
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- Client-Centred
- DBT
About Steven
Counsellor Steven Ford is registered with the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and has 14 years of clinical experience. He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger and self-esteem concerns. Sessions are conducted in English and he accepts international clients.
Steven uses a blend of approaches in his practice. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on chosen values. He also uses Client-Centred principles to make space for a person to speak and be heard without judgement.
His background includes a leadership role at Change Grow Live recovery services where he coordinated counselling teams and oversaw therapeutic work. That role gave him steady experience with addiction and trauma-related issues in different settings. He has worked with individuals and groups across varied backgrounds.
In sessions he aims for clear, practical conversations. People can expect a mix of exploring past experiences and building coping skills for day-to-day life. He also uses motivational interviewing strategies when someone wants to change behaviour linked to addiction or habit patterns.
Steven integrates psychodynamic ideas when it helps to look at repeating relationship patterns or attachment problems. He also brings elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy for emotion regulation and distress tolerance when people need concrete skills.
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on what matters to someone and small steps that match those values. Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experiences at the centre of the conversation. The counsellor offers space to talk and listens to what the person says, helping them make sense of their own concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy adds practical skills for managing strong emotions and coping with distress, useful when anxiety or anger are present.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. Steven will discuss goals and preferences and test what fits best. The choice is made together, and approaches can be combined or adjusted as needs change.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit around work and family life, and they can be a shorter check-in when needed. Online counselling can also reduce travel and make regular sessions simpler to keep to a routine. Registered or accredited professionals can explain practical arrangements and help match session rhythms to everyday commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger and self-esteem concerns. He also addresses issues such as attachment, codependency and father's issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
He blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centred methods, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and motivational interviewing. The approach mixes talking about experience with practical strategies.
How much experience does he have?
He has 14 years of clinical experience working in a range of therapeutic settings. That includes individual and group work around addiction and trauma.
Which professional body is he on?
He is accredited by the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society, shown as NCPS.
In which languages can I speak with him?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients. Check any local regulations you may have before booking.
What are the session formats?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing and starting work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To start, use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.