Counsellor profile
Steven Ford, NCPS
United Kingdom
Counsellor - Addiction and Trauma focus
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- Credentials
- NCPS
- Registration
- NCPS, United Kingdom / NCS21-01160
- Experience
- 14 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- United Kingdom
About
- Codependency work
- ACT and DBT
- Addiction recovery
About Steven
Steven Ford is an NCPS accredited counsellor in the United Kingdom with 14 years of experience. He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger and self-esteem concerns. He also supports people dealing with attachment and abandonment, codependency and fatherhood issues.
He takes a straightforward, practical approach in sessions. Conversations look at what feels most pressing and what can change without making huge leaps. He uses a mix of approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and psychodynamic ideas to help people understand patterns and try different ways of responding.
Sessions can include talking through painful memories, learning skills to manage strong emotions, and noticing habits that keep someone stuck. Motivational Interviewing is used when people want to address addictive behaviours and find reasons to change that matter to them. Client-Centred Therapy principles help keep the focus on the person and their goals.
He has worked in clinical and recovery settings, and currently coordinates counselling services at a recovery organisation. That role has involved supervising counsellors and shaping programmes for people with complex needs. This background keeps his practice grounded in real-world struggles.
People who book with him can expect clear conversations about goals and practical next steps. He accepts clients internationally and offers sessions in English. Before booking, confirm the specific session formats available through the practice.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Steven uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and take steps that reflect their values. ACT focuses on small, concrete actions that reduce avoidance and increase meaningful activity. He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to teach practical tools for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance and reducing impulsive behaviours.He treats finding the right approach as a joint task. During early sessions he will discuss what feels most important and try different ways of working. The goal is to pick methods that match the person's concerns, pace and day-to-day realities rather than to stick rigidly to one model.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Many people find online appointments easier to fit around work, childcare or recovery commitments because they remove travel and cut overall time commitment. Other practical advantages include shorter check-ins by phone when attention or bandwidth is limited, or video sessions when face-to-face interaction helps with learning new skills. Registered or accredited professionals can explain which format will best suit a person's needs and daily routine during the first booking step.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger and self-esteem concerns. Additional focus areas include codependency, attachment and fatherhood issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
He combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and psychodynamic ideas in a practical way. Sessions balance skills, reflection and short-term goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 14 years of clinical experience working in a range of therapeutic settings and recovery services. That includes individual and group work and clinical supervision roles.
What are his 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?
He accepts international clients and runs sessions in English. Confirm time zones and any logistical details before booking.
Which session formats are offered?
Specific session formats are not listed in the biography. Please confirm current session options with the practice before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Check the pricing details provided by the service for exact fees.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That starts the intake and booking process.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.