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Stephen Padfield, NCPS
United Kingdom
Counsellor - anxiety and life changes
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Mindfulness skills
- Sexuality and gender
About Stephen
Stephen Padfield is a counsellor registered with NCPS and has five years' experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction, ADHD and a range of identity and sexuality matters including LGBT and gender dysphoria.
He uses a pluralistic approach, which means he draws on several methods rather than relying on one fixed style. That allows him to pick practical tools that suit the issue at hand. Sessions are conversational and focused on what the person wants to change or understand.
Stephen often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. He also draws on client-centred work to keep the conversation grounded in the person’s concerns, and mindfulness methods for in-the-moment skills such as breathing and grounding.
Clients come with a wide range of issues, from bereavement and trauma to body image, codependency and end-of-life questions. He pays attention to how life context, relationships and personal values affect mood and behaviour, and looks for concrete, do-able steps people can try between sessions.
Stephen completed a Master's degree in Psychotherapy and continues to blend approaches as needed. He offers sessions in English and works from the viewpoint that different methods help at different stages, so the focus can shift as therapy progresses.
How Stephen uses CBT, client-centred work and DBT online
Stephen uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems going. CBT sessions often involve identifying a specific worry or behaviour, trying small experiments, and reviewing what changed afterwards. Client-centred methods keep the focus on the person's concerns, using listening and reflection to clarify priorities and goals. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers practical skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance, which can help when feelings feel overwhelming.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and agree a plan together based on the person’s needs, goals and preferences. That plan can shift as progress is made or as new issues come up, so the approach remains collaborative.
The original profile does not list session formats, so please confirm which formats are currently offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it simpler to use mindfulness exercises or skills practice between sessions, helping new habits slot into everyday life.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, ADHD and a range of identity and sexuality issues.
How does he work in sessions?
Sessions are conversational and practical, with a focus on noticing thoughts and testing new ways of responding in everyday life.
What is his professional background?
He has five years' experience and completed a Master's degree in Psychotherapy.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with NCPS.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What formats are used for sessions?
The original profile does not specify session formats, so please confirm the current options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
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