Stephen Padfield

Stephen Padfield is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and problems with anger. He also supports those dealing with grief, relationship strain, addictions, and identity questions such as LGBT and gender dysphoria. He writes plainly and listens without judgement to help people make sense of painful moments.

He works in a pluralistic way, drawing on several approaches so the work fits the person. He uses client-centred conversation to make space for what matters most to the individual. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy helps where thought patterns and behaviours cause distress, and mindfulness offers short, practical steps for handling intense feelings.

Stephen holds NCPS as a documented credential and has five years' experience in counselling. He completed a Master’s degree in Psychotherapy. His practice is based in the United Kingdom and sessions are carried out in English.

In sessions he focuses on what a person wants to change, and on small, manageable actions between appointments. He pays attention to how past events, relationships and personal values shape current struggles, including issues around intimacy and attachment.

People bring a wide range of concerns, from bipolar and ADHD to body image, codependency, and end-of-life topics. He aims to create a steady space for talking things through and finding practical ways to cope with life changes.

How different approaches can help online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, non-judgemental space. The counsellor listens and follows what matters most to the person, which helps when someone needs to make sense of difficult feelings or decisions.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical exercises and experiments to reduce anxiety, manage anger and change unhelpful habits.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices. These short techniques can help when emotions feel overwhelming or when someone wants tools for coping in the moment.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk through goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try. This is a collaborative process and can shift if something does not feel helpful.

Confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into busy lives, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals often adapt techniques so they work well across distance and day-to-day routines.