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Richard Stafford, BACP

Richard Stafford is a counsellor with 17 years of experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship problems and low self-esteem.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
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About Richard

Richard Stafford is a counsellor with 17 years of experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship problems and low self-esteem. He is based in the United Kingdom and is listed with the BACP, bringing a steady and patient presence to sessions. He aims to tailor each conversation to the person in front of him.

Sessions are relaxed and direct. He listens first, then helps people identify small, practical steps they can try between meetings.

Background and approach

Richard uses a client-centred way of working. That means he follows the person’s lead, reflects what they say and offers a supportive, non-judgemental space to talk about difficult feelings. People often bring issues such as coping with life changes, workplace stress, parenting strain, intimacy-related concerns or sleep problems.

He also supports people coping with trauma and abuse, addiction-related worries, compassion fatigue and bereavement. Richard pays attention to communication problems, feelings of guilt or shame, and struggles with isolation or purpose. Sessions focus on what matters most to the individual.

Conversations are straightforward and aimed at helping someone feel more able to manage day-to-day life. He encourages honest talk and practical options, and works alongside clients as they try out new ways of coping.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	179555	November 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Ways of working Richard names

Client-Centred Therapy

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How client-centred therapy works online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on giving the person space to talk while the counsellor reflects and helps clarify feelings. This approach suits people who need to be heard, want to make sense of painful experiences, or are looking to build confidence and self-understanding.

Richard uses that style to create a calm, responsive atmosphere online. He listens closely, follows the person’s lead and helps identify simple steps that can be practised between sessions. Together they review what works and adjust the approach as needed so the therapy fits the person’s goals and preferences.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy more manageable around busy lives. Video calls let someone speak face to face, phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits shorter check-ins and messaging can help keep momentum between meetings. These options aim to give flexibility so people can choose what fits their routine and comfort.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Richard commonly support?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self-esteem and coping with life changes. Additional areas include addictions, trauma and abuse, sleep problems and workplace issues.

How would you describe his approach in sessions?

He follows a client-centred approach that focuses on listening and reflecting. Sessions aim to be relaxed and non-judgemental while exploring practical steps to try between meetings.

What experience does he bring?

He has 17 years of experience working with a wide range of emotional and practical concerns. That background informs a calm, steady style in conversation and planning.

What credentials and location are listed?

Richard is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.

Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and Richard accepts international clients.

Which session formats are offered?

He works via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to provide flexible ways to connect.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.