Counsellor profile
Steven Ford, NCPS
United Kingdom
Counsellor - Anger and Addiction support
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- CredentialsNCPS
- RegistrationNCPS, United Kingdom / NCS21-01160
- Experience14 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationUnited Kingdom
About
- ACT and DBT methods
- Addiction recovery focus
- Men's issues and fatherhood
About Steven
Steven Ford is an NCPS-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with 14 years of clinical experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger and self-esteem concerns. He also helps with related difficulties such as attachment and abandonment, codependency, guilt and shame, and issues around fatherhood and men's life stages.
In practice he combines a few established approaches to suit the person in front of him. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centred methods to focus on values and present-moment choices. He also draws on Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Motivational Interviewing when people need skills for managing strong emotions or for changing patterns linked to addiction.
Steven has worked in a variety of therapeutic settings and currently coordinates counselling at a recovery service, supervising a team and overseeing interventions. That background informs a practical, structured way of working with people who have repeated patterns of anger, shame or self-blame.
Sessions tend to involve clear goal-setting and skill-building alongside conversations about past experiences that still cause distress. He pays attention to how unprocessed trauma can feed anger and to the everyday triggers that increase frustration at work and at home.
People who want help with anger can expect straightforward discussion of what sparks their reactions, practice of emotion regulation skills, and attention to values and relationships. To begin, clients follow the site steps to match and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How therapist approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting driven by them and then commit to actions that match their values. It is often used when anger is linked to a sense of meaninglessness or when people want to act differently in stressful situations.Client-Centred work focuses on straightforward listening and reflection so the person can sort out their own priorities. That approach helps when someone needs space to understand patterns behind their anger. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for distress tolerance, emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness, which are useful when anger leads to repeated conflict or impulsive acts.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. Steven will work collaboratively to choose which approaches suit a person's goals and situation. He combines conversation with skills practice and measurable goals so sessions stay practical.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm session options before booking. Many people find online sessions let them fit therapy into work breaks, reduce travel time and focus on short skills practice without needing a long commute. Online work can also make it easier to try exposure to real-world triggers between sessions and to practise new responses in everyday settings.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related problems does he address?
He works with people who snap at loved ones, harbour growing resentment, or feel overwhelmed by workplace frustration. Other linked concerns include trauma, addiction and low self-esteem.
What style of therapy does he use for anger?
He blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centred approaches and DBT skills. The focus is on values, present choices and practical emotion-regulation techniques.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 14 years of clinical experience working in different therapeutic settings and supervising counsellors.
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.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How is payment handled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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 anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.