Steven Ford

Steven Ford is a counsellor who draws on a blend of practical talking therapies. He uses direct, respectful conversation to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction and feelings of guilt or shame. He also supports people dealing with anger, low self-esteem and experiences of trauma and abuse.

He has 14 years of clinical experience and is accredited by the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). That background includes roles offering individual and group support in different settings. He currently works as a Counselling Coordinator at Change Grow Live Recovery Service, leading a team of counsellors and overseeing therapeutic work.

In sessions he combines a few recognised approaches. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and handle difficult thoughts. He uses client-centred methods to create a space where people are listened to without judgement. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are brought in when emotional regulation and distress tolerance are needed.

He often works with people facing addiction, post-traumatic stress, process behaviours and fatherhood or men’s issues. He also helps people coping with isolation and loneliness, attachment worries, and problems with communication or codependency.

Steven describes his style as warm, empathic and curious. He aims to be honest and practical in sessions, helping people take manageable steps towards clearer choices and a better sense of self.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports people to notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, low mood and finding purpose. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on being heard and understood; the therapist follows the person’s lead and offers empathy to build self-acceptance and clearer choices. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for regulating emotion, tolerating distress and improving relationships, which can be useful for anger, intense feelings and coping after trauma.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss different methods with the person and agree together which ones to try. That makes therapy collaborative and tailored to the person’s goals and everyday life.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible for people outside the local area to work with registered or accredited professionals and find a therapist whose style and experience match their needs.