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Richard Folkes, NCPS

Credentials
NCPS
Experience
3 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepression

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Richard Folkes helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction and trauma-related concerns. He also supports those facing relationship or intimacy difficulties, issues with self-esteem, and major life changes. Richard is named up front so visitors know who they are reading about.

Richard works in a straightforward, respectful way that centres each person’s own experience. He believes people know their story best and builds on existing strengths. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear conversations rather than jargon or labels.

Background and approach

He uses Client-Centred Therapy to listen and reflect what matters to the person, helping them feel understood and clearer about next steps. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - CBT - is used when people want tools to manage upsetting thoughts or unhelpful patterns. He also draws on Trauma-Focused Therapy when past hurt needs careful attention and processing.

Richard is registered with NCPS and has three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. He offers sessions in English and accepts international clients. Formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging to suit different needs.

For those who are unsure what will help, Richard aims for a collaborative approach. He helps people set small goals, try practical strategies and review what is or isn’t working. The focus is on steady progress that fits the person’s life and circumstances.

How his approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy is about being heard. The counsellor reflects what matters to the person and helps them make sense of their feelings, which can reduce overwhelm and increase clarity. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - CBT - teaches practical skills to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, useful for anxiety, low mood and sleep difficulties. Trauma-Focused Therapy provides a careful way to address past harm, working at a pace that suits the individual and helping reduce the hold of traumatic memories.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through goals, preferences and how distress shows up day to day. That conversation guides which methods are used and how sessions are shaped, so the plan fits the person rather than the other way round.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, giving practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be quieter and use less bandwidth, live chat suits brief check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments while keeping the focus on progress and practical tools.
What concerns does Richard address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem concerns, sleep and eating problems, bipolar and a wide range of related difficulties.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Richard works in a straightforward, respectful way that centres the person’s experience. He focuses on clear conversation and practical steps rather than clinical jargon.
What background does he have?
He has three years of professional experience helping people with stress, addiction and trauma-related issues and builds on people’s existing strengths.
Where is he based and what credentials does he hold?
He practises in the United Kingdom and holds NCPS as a listed credential.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How are fees and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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Experience
3 years
Registered with
NCPS
Languages
English

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