Steven Ford, NCPS

Steven Ford is a warm, empathic and trauma-informed integrative therapist and clinical supervisor with more than 14 years of clinical experience. He brings a measured, experience-based approach to work in a variety of therapeutic settings, supporting individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds.

Accredited by the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) - a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists - he currently serves as Counselling Coordinator at Change Grow Live (CGL) Recovery Service. In that role he leads a diverse team of counsellors, oversees therapeutic interventions and helps maintain high standards of service delivery.

He specialises in addiction, trauma and abuse, guilt and shame, anger, anxiety, depression, and issues of self-esteem and self-worth. His practice also addresses related concerns such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, codependency, communication problems, fatherhood issues, forgiveness, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, men’s issues, midlife transitions, post-traumatic stress, process addictions, self-love, and sexual assault and abuse.

Steven’s clinical style blends empathy, honesty and curiosity with a strong commitment to ethical practice. He works in an integrative way, tailoring interventions to each person’s needs and collaborating with clients to clarify goals and move toward meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Steven offers several evidence-informed approaches tailored to individual needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and take committed action toward a more meaningful life - it is often helpful for anxiety, stress and issues with avoidance. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships and reducing self-destructive behaviors - it is useful for emotion regulation and patterns of impulsivity. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a nonjudgmental, empathic space where the therapist follows the client’s lead, supporting self-exploration and personal growth.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Steven collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their goals, preferences and situation, and adapts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Steven can take place by video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make regular sessions more accessible for people who travel, have caregiving responsibilities, or prefer remote support while maintaining consistent therapeutic progress.