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Richard Stafford, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 17 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGrief Self esteem Coping with life changes

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Richard Stafford helps people deal with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem and life changes. He also supports those facing addiction, sleep problems, anger, depression and compassion fatigue. Richard's manner is warm and straightforward, which can make it easier to talk about painful or confusing things.

He uses a client-centred approach that keeps the person's own goals at the centre of each session. That means sessions focus on what matters to the individual and move at a pace they feel comfortable with.

Background and approach

He listens without judgement and helps people find practical ways to cope and to make decisions. Richard brings 17 years of experience to his work and holds membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He has supported people through bereavement, relationship breakdown and workplace strain, among other difficulties.

Experience has taught him to combine simple tools with open conversation. Sessions are conversational and aim to be easy to understand. Richard works to build a calm space where a person can talk through difficult feelings and try out new ways of responding.

He can suggest short exercises or different ways of thinking between meetings if that feels helpful. People who want to get started complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange sessions that suit them. Richard accepts English-speaking clients in the United Kingdom and also works with international clients by remote session formats.

Client-centred care and online access

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on how the person sees their world. The therapist listens deeply, reflects what is heard and helps the person find their own solutions. This approach is useful for stress, anxiety, relationship concerns and self-esteem issues because it starts from the person's own priorities.

Richard treats the choice of approach as a shared process. He will talk with each person about what feels helpful and adapt the work to match their goals and preferences. Together they choose what to try and check how it is working as they go.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to take part. Video calls let people talk face to face when distance or travel would otherwise get in the way. Phone sessions can be quicker and need less bandwidth, making them easier to fit into a work break. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins or for people who prefer writing to speaking. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around busy lives and different time zones.

What concerns does Richard commonly help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, self-esteem and coping with life changes, plus addiction, sleep and workplace problems.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He uses a client-centred style that keeps the person's goals in focus, listening without judgement and working at a comfortable pace.

How much experience does he have?

He has 17 years of experience working with a wide range of emotional and practical difficulties.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in and can he work internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients for remote work.

What session formats does he use?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging as ways to meet.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and the therapist's arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief

Also listed

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centred Therapy

Experience: 17 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Richard Stafford, BACP

Background and approach

Client-centred care and online access

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety