Richard Stafford, BACP

Richard Stafford supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief and relationship difficulties. He also helps with low self-esteem, coping with life changes, addiction concerns, anger and depression. He works with issues around parenting, sleep problems, intimacy and compassion fatigue. Richard welcomes conversations about workplace strain, isolation and life purpose. Richard uses a client-centred style. That means he follows each person's pace and focuses on what matters to them. Sessions aim to be straightforward and non-judgemental. The room is used to talk through feelings, make sense of problems and find practical next steps. He brings 17 years of experience to his work. Over that time he has supported people through bereavement, separation and trauma. He also offers help with communication problems, guilt, forgiveness and control issues. This experience shapes how he listens and what he focuses on together with people. Richard is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He works with people in the United Kingdom and accepts international clients who prefer English. Sessions are offered in several formats to suit different needs. People usually start by picking what they want to address and trying a few ways of working. Richard aims for clear, practical conversations that fit each person's life. He supports people as they explore choices and develop coping strategies.

Client-centred counselling online and how it helps

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's own experience. The counsellor listens without judgement, reflects what is said and helps the person find their own solutions. This approach can help with issues like anxiety, low self-esteem, grief and relationship concerns by creating space to talk things through and build self-understanding.

Richard treats the selection of approach as a collaborative process. He will work with each person to decide whether a client-centred way of working fits their goals and preferences. Together they will try approaches that suit the individual's needs and adjust as things change.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging gives flexibility. Video calls let people have a more conversational session similar to face-to-face work. Phone sessions can be quicker check-ins or suit those who do not want to be on camera. Live chat and messaging allow shorter, ongoing contact and can fit around busy days. These options make it easier to access therapy from different locations and at different times.