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 across a range of therapeutic settings. Accredited by the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), he brings a practiced understanding of counselling standards alongside a commitment to ethical care and reflective practice.

He currently serves as Counselling Coordinator at Change Grow Live (CGL) Recovery Service, where he leads a diverse team of counsellors and oversees therapeutic interventions to maintain consistent quality of service. His work spans individual and group contexts and reflects experience with clients from varied backgrounds.

Steven specialises in addiction, trauma, guilt, shame, anger, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and self-worth, and he also works with issues such as abandonment, attachment and codependency, fatherhood challenges, process addictions, and recovery from sexual assault and abuse. His practice emphasizes empathy, honesty and curiosity, aiming to support people through practical strategies and explorations of meaning.

With a blended approach informed by multiple modalities, Steven offers tailored support for those navigating crisis, transitions and long-standing difficulties, helping clients identify goals and develop sustainable coping skills.

Evidence-informed approaches and flexible online support

Steven integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into his work, helping clients clarify personal values and build psychological flexibility. ACT supports people who are struggling with persistent anxiety, stress, or avoidance by teaching ways to move toward meaningful goals even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present.

He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes empathy, active listening and the therapeutic relationship. This approach provides space for clients to explore feelings and self-understanding at their own pace and can be especially helpful for issues like self-esteem, attachment concerns and grief.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Steven collaborates with each person to identify methods that fit their needs, goals and preferences, and adapts strategies as the work unfolds. Licensed professionals and therapists often blend techniques to match the client rather than applying a single formula.

Online therapy with Steven can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexible ways to engage from different locations and schedules. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions or when in-person sessions are not practical.