- Client-Centred approach
- Mindfulness techniques
- CBT and DBT tools
About Stephen
Stephen Padfield is a counsellor registered with NCPS and has five years' experience. He works with adults on a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, addictions and anger. He also helps people facing identity and intimacy questions, including LGBT and gender dysphoria related topics.
Stephen takes a pluralistic approach, using different methods at different times. He draws on client-centred principles to listen and respond to what each person brings. He uses mindfulness practices for in-the-moment regulation and pays attention to how feelings sit in the body.
He also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and to build practical ways of responding to stress. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy ideas are part of his toolbox for emotion regulation and coping skills. Stephen values existential thinking, which helps people look at meaning, values and the wider context of their lives.
He has experience supporting people through bereavement, trauma, depression and sexual identity concerns. He describes working with adults of different ages and life stages, and with issues such as body image, codependency and substance misuse. His work includes practical strategies as well as reflective conversations.
Stephen completed a Master's degree in Psychotherapy. He offers sessions in English and practises from the United Kingdom. If someone wants to try a first appointment they are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a session.
How his approaches translate to online work
Stephen commonly combines client‑centred listening with practical CBT and DBT tools. Client‑centred work focuses on listening and responding to what the person brings, helping the therapist and client shape sessions together. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and offers concrete exercises to test and change unhelpful habits. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy supplies emotion regulation and distress‑tolerance skills that are useful for intense feelings and recurring reactions.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Stephen works collaboratively to decide which methods suit a person’s goals and preferences. That means trying techniques, checking how they land, and adjusting as needed rather than committing to one route from the start.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online work useful for fitting sessions into busy weeks, for shorter check‑ins, or for using guided mindfulness exercises at home. If you need practical skills to manage anger at work or with family, Stephen can help shape sessions to fit your life and responsibilities.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does he address?
He works with everyday anger such as losing temper with close people, workplace frustration and long‑building resentment. He also helps those affected by someone else’s anger.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a pluralistic, client‑centred style and adapts methods to the person’s needs. Conversations mix practical skills and reflective discussion.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of professional experience and a completed Master’s degree in Psychotherapy. That background shapes his mix of approaches.
What are his credentials and where does he practise?
He is registered with NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom. Sessions are offered in English.
Can I have sessions if I live outside the UK?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are for people based in the United Kingdom.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen arrangement.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing the short matching questionnaire and then scheduling the first appointment.