About Stephen
Stephen Padfield is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety and life changes. He also works with depression, grief, relationship issues and concerns around sexuality and gender. He aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk honestly about what matters to them.
Stephen uses a mix of approaches so sessions are tailored to each person. He listens first to understand what a client needs, then offers practical tools and gentle reflection.
Background and approach
That can mean short mindfulness practices, thinking through unhelpful thoughts, or exploring values and life choices. He draws on five years of experience and holds the NCPS credential. Stephen completed a Master's degree in Psychotherapy, and he describes his style as pluralistic - using different methods when they suit the client best.
He has worked with adults on issues including bereavement, trauma and sexuality. Sessions aim to be straightforward and down to earth. Clients can expect clear suggestions to try between meetings alongside space to talk.
The focus is on small steps that help people cope better day to day. Stephen works in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English. He is comfortable discussing sensitive topics such as identity, intimacy and addiction, and he adapts his approach to each person’s needs and pace.
How Stephen adapts therapeutic approaches for online work
Stephen commonly draws on Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Mindfulness in online sessions. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating a warm, accepting space where the person leads the conversation and the counsellor reflects what they hear. It helps with building trust and exploring personal values. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it is useful for anxiety, low mood and stress. Mindfulness introduces short practices that bring attention into the present moment and reduce overwhelm, which can help with anxiety and emotional regulation.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Stephen will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then suggest a mix of methods to try. That decision is collaborative and can be reviewed as therapy progresses to ensure it still fits the client's needs.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls are useful when visual cues help the conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who find typing easier. These options help make therapy fit around work, travel and daily life.
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What this therapist works with
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Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Bipolar disorder
- Body image
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Coping with life changes
- Dependent personality
- Depression
- Dissociation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 5 years
- Licensed
- Languages
- English
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