- Support with anxiety
- Trauma informed care
- Practical coping skills
About Richard
Richard Folkes is a counsellor with three years of professional experience based in the United Kingdom. He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, addictions and related concerns. He approaches each person as the expert on their own story and aims to help them build on their strengths. Taking the first step can feel hard, and he offers steady support through that process.
In sessions he listens carefully and works at the client’s pace. He uses client-centred ways of working to make space for what matters most to the person in front of him. He also draws on cognitive behavioural techniques to help people notice patterns of thinking and try out new coping strategies.
For those affected by past harm, his use of trauma-focused approaches aims to reduce distress and increase safety in everyday life. He keeps explanations simple and practical and adapts interventions to the needs of each person.
Richard works with a wide range of life challenges including relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem, parenting stress, and work-related pressures. He also supports clients facing issues such as eating and sleeping difficulties, ADHD and substance problems. He wants clients to feel heard and to leave sessions with things they can try between meetings.
Sessions are offered in English and Richard accepts international clients. He is registered with NCPS. People who wish to explore working together can follow the site process to start a conversation and arrange an initial appointment.
How these approaches work online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting working relationship. The therapist follows the person's lead, helping them clarify what matters and supporting their own choices. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical exercises people can try between sessions to reduce anxiety or low mood.Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on reducing the impact of past harm and strengthening daily coping. It often involves pacing work so the person feels able to use new skills in everyday life. Choosing the right approach is part of the process and will be decided together. The therapist will talk through goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then adapt methods as needed.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions around work and family life, cutting travel time and making it easier to keep regular appointments. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm which formats are available before booking. Many people find online sessions make it simpler to maintain a steady routine of meetings while working on practical skills and changes discussed in therapy.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, addictions, depression and relationship issues, among other life challenges.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He works in a client-centred way, listens without judgement and helps people set goals that matter to them.
What experience does he bring?
He has three years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including addiction and trauma.
What credentials and region are listed?
He is registered with NCPS and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions available in?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current options before booking.
How do costs and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a course of sessions?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.