Steven Ford , NCPS

Steven Ford is a warm, empathic and trauma-informed integrative therapist and clinical supervisor who brings more than 14 years of clinical experience to his work. Accredited by the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) - a professional body that recognises trained counsellors and psychotherapists - he combines clinical knowledge with a practical, person-centered stance.

In his current role as Counselling Coordinator at Change Grow Live (CGL) Recovery Service, Steven leads a diverse team of counsellors, oversees therapeutic interventions and helps maintain high standards of service delivery. He has extensive experience supporting both individuals and groups from varied backgrounds, working in settings where complex needs and recovery intersect.

Steven’s practice addresses a broad range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and self-esteem. He also works with issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, codependency, communication problems, fatherhood challenges, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, men’s issues, midlife transitions, post-traumatic stress, process addictions, self-love, and sexual assault and abuse. His approach is grounded in empathy, honesty and curiosity, guided by ethical practice and a commitment to tailoring support to each person’s needs.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Steven Ford integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy alongside Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to support people with complex emotional and behavioural concerns. ACT focuses on helping individuals notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them while clarifying personal values - it can be useful for anxiety, low motivation and struggles with change. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a nonjudgmental, empathic relationship where the therapist follows the client’s lead to build insight and self-direction, which can help with self-esteem, isolation and relationship issues. DBT teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness and reducing impulsive behaviours often seen in anger, addictions and emotional dysregulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Steven collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, and adjusts the plan as therapy progresses so the work remains relevant and achievable.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage with licensed professionals and therapists, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to access support around work, family or other commitments, to maintain continuity during life changes, and to choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while working toward meaningful change.