- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Client-Centred approach
- DBT skills
About Steven
Steven Ford is a counsellor 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. Steven also focuses on issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, codependency and isolation.
He combines several approaches so people can try ways of working that suit them. Sessions often draw on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and small steps, and on Client-Centred techniques that put the persons experience at the centre of discussion. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills are used for emotion regulation when that is helpful.
Steven has worked in a range of therapeutic settings and currently leads a team at a recovery service. That background means he is used to supporting people dealing with addiction, trauma and related issues. He is familiar with both one-to-one and group work from his clinical practice.
In practical terms he talks through immediate concerns, looks at coping strategies, and helps people notice patterns that keep problems going. Conversations are straightforward and aim to leave people with clear steps they can try between sessions. The focus is on what helps in day-to-day life.
Sessions are offered in English and Steven accepts international clients. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the online booking flow.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what matters to them and take small steps that align with those values. Online ACT work often focuses on brief exercises and simple experiments to try between sessions. Client-Centred Therapy centres the person's experience and uses reflective listening to deepen understanding and reduce isolation. This style suits conversational online work that builds at the person's pace. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) provides practical skills for managing strong emotions and distress. In online sessions DBT skills are practised, rehearsed and turned into short action plans for real life.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals, preferences and what's been helpful before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as needed, keeping the work collaborative and focused on practical steps.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around everyday life - for example shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or sessions that do not require travel. It also means exercises and notes can be shared between meetings to support progress outside sessions. Registered or accredited professionals can use online appointments to offer consistent contact while adapting methods to what works best for each person.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger and self-esteem concerns. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, codependency and isolation.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses an integrative, practical style that mixes ACT, Client-Centred work and DBT skills. The aim is to find approaches that fit the person's needs and preferences.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 14 years of clinical experience working in varied therapeutic settings and in recovery services.
What credentials and where is he based?
He is accredited by the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
International clients are accepted and sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Costs vary with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.