- Client-focused
- Mindfulness tools
- Practical steps
About Stephen
Stephen Padfield (NCPS) helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and relationship difficulties. He also supports those dealing with addiction, trauma, intimacy-related issues and mood conditions such as depression and bipolar. Stephen aims to make sessions feel approachable and straightforward for someone juggling everyday life.
He describes his practice as pluralistic, drawing on several ways of working so the approach fits the person's needs rather than forcing a single method. Sessions focus on listening first, then finding practical steps and techniques a person can use between meetings. Mindfulness tools and grounding exercises are offered for in-the-moment coping.
Stephen completed a Master’s degree in Psychotherapy and holds NCPS as his listed credential. He has five years of practice experience and has worked with adults across a wide range of concerns, including gender and sexuality issues. He uses plain language in sessions and keeps explanations simple so people can follow along easily.
In therapy he pays attention to how life events, relationships and personal beliefs interact. The existential perspective helps people consider meaning, choice and responsibilities in their lives. Cognitive and behavioural techniques are used when helpful to tackle thought patterns and practical problems.
People seeking help are invited to explore what matters to them and try small, manageable changes. Stephen encourages collaboration on goals and adjusts the way he works if something isn’t helping. He aims to provide a calm, non-judgemental space to talk things through.
How these approaches guide online therapy
Stephen blends Client-Centred Therapy with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to create practical and person-focused online work. Client-Centred Therapy means the person’s perspective drives the conversation, with the counsellor listening and reflecting so the client feels heard. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers straightforward exercises to test and change unhelpful patterns.Finding the right way of working is part of the therapy process. Stephen will collaboratively explore what feels most useful based on a person’s goals and preferences, and he adjusts techniques if something does not help. The approach is flexible rather than fixed, so sessions can blend listening, practical exercises and mindfulness skills as needed.
For practicalities, please confirm the current session options before booking because specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use mindfulness practices and homework exercises between sessions to build everyday coping skills.
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Experience
5+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Stephen commonly help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem and relationship difficulties, as well as mood issues, addictions and trauma-related problems.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Stephen uses a pluralistic, client-centred style that combines listening with practical techniques like mindfulness and CBT when useful.
What training and background does he have?
He completed a Master’s degree in Psychotherapy and has five years of practice experience working with adults on a range of issues.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practices in the United Kingdom and lists NCPS as his credential.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.