- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
About Richard
Richard Folkes is a counsellor registered with NCPS and has three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. He works with adults on common problems such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, addictions, anger and relationship concerns. He also helps people managing career pressures, grief, low mood and self-esteem problems.
Richard describes clients as the experts on their own stories. He listens to what matters to each person and helps them notice strengths they already have. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking rather than jargon or long lectures.
He uses Client-Centred Therapy to prioritise the client's perspective and sense of control. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot and change unhelpful thinking patterns that fuel anger, anxiety or low mood. Trauma-Focused Therapy is drawn on when past experiences continue to cause distress.
Richard works with practical issues such as sleep difficulties, eating concerns, parenting strain, and coping with life changes. He also supports people facing addiction challenges, attachment or abandonment worries, and caring-related stress. He will talk through what someone wants to achieve and agree reasonable steps together.
Sessions are conducted in English and he accepts international clients. Fees vary with location and are managed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
How his approaches translate to online work
Richard uses Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in online sessions. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the client can steer the work and build on strengths. CBT looks at unhelpful thinking and behaviour, and uses short exercises to test new ways of responding to anger, anxiety or low mood.He also draws on Trauma-Focused Therapy when past events continue to cause distress. That approach focuses on understanding how memories and reactions still affect current life and on practical steps to reduce their impact. Deciding which approach to use is collaborative - the client and counsellor agree what feels most useful and adapt the plan as work progresses.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm the current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a working day, reduce travel time, and allow people to meet from different locations. The therapist will work with the client to find a pace and format that suits their goals and everyday routine.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does he help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, addiction, depression and related matters.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He works in a straightforward, practical way and treats the client as the expert on their story. Conversations focus on strengths and actionable steps.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is credentialed with NCPS and is located in the United Kingdom.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.