Steven Ford

• Stress and anxiety
• Addictions and recovery
• Trauma and attachment

About Steven

Steven Ford helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and problems with self-esteem using an integrative approach. He practises client-centred methods alongside behavioural and psychodynamic work and has 14 years' clinical experience. He is accredited by the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS).

In sessions he combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing and psychodynamic ideas. That mix is used to address reactions, unhelpful patterns and difficult feelings. Conversations focus on what matters to the person and on small, practical steps they can try between sessions.

He has worked across a range of therapeutic settings and has experience with addiction and recovery services. His background includes work with people affected by trauma, anger, shame and issues around connection and attachment. He also has experience supporting people with process addictions such as gambling, exercise or porn use.

Sessions may look at fatherhood concerns, communication problems, loneliness, life purpose and midlife questions. He also works with people coping with sexual assault and abuse, and with the guilt and forgiveness issues that can follow trauma. The emphasis is on clear, honest conversation rather than jargon.

As a counselling coordinator at a recovery service he leads other counsellors and oversees therapeutic work. That role informs his practice and supervision of clinical standards. He uses his experience to help people find practical ways forward in everyday life.

How his therapeutic methods work in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and then commit to actions that reflect their values. It is often used for anxiety, stress and when someone wants clearer direction in life.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) focuses on teaching practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance and improving how someone copes in intense moments. It can help with anger, strong mood swings and impulsive behaviours.

Client-Centred Therapy involves a non-directive conversational style where the counsellor listens closely and reflects what comes up. It supports people who need time to make sense of their feelings without pressure to follow a set plan.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The counsellor will work collaboratively to choose which methods to use, based on the person’s goals, preferences and what feels most helpful in early sessions.

Confirm the current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online work can help fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and make it easier to schedule shorter check-ins around work or family commitments. It also allows people to continue with therapy when they are not able to attend face-to-face appointments.

Topics Steven lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Addictions
• Trauma and abuse
• Anger management
• Self-esteem
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Codependency
• Communication problems
• Fatherhood issues
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Post-traumatic stress
• Process addictions
• Self-love
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Motivational Interviewing
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy

Questions about Steven

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. He works with anxiety and stress using a mix of ACT, DBT and client-centred approaches to help manage unhelpful patterns.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He offers an integrative approach drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, motivational interviewing and psychodynamic ideas.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 14 years of clinical experience in a range of therapeutic settings.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is accredited by the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and works in the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does he work with international clients?

Yes. He accepts international clients.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start sessions with him?

Click the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.